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Dogs Are People, Too

In their zeal to treat dogs like members of the family, some pet owners a are different

By Rahul A RPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Dogs Are People, Too
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Dogs have always been a popular choice for people as pets. They are loyal, loving, and make great companions. But some people go a step further and treat their dogs as if they were human. They dress them up, take them to restaurants, and even let them sleep in their beds. To some, dogs are not just pets, they are people too.

Meet Sarah, a young woman who has always loved dogs. When she was a child, she would often bring home stray dogs and beg her parents to let her keep them. As she grew older, her love for dogs only intensified. She started volunteering at local animal shelters, walking dogs and helping to find them forever homes.

One day, Sarah met Max, a scruffy little terrier who had been abandoned by his previous owners. Max was timid and afraid of people, but Sarah saw something special in him. She adopted Max and took him home, where she spent countless hours training and socializing him.

As Max settled into his new home, Sarah began to treat him more and more like a human. She bought him a special bed to sleep in, complete with a cozy blanket and his own pillow. She also started dressing him up in cute little outfits, much to Max's dismay.

Sarah's love for Max only grew stronger with each passing day. She would take him everywhere with her, including restaurants and coffee shops. People would often stop and stare at the sight of a little terrier sitting at a table, sipping on a latte.

But not everyone was impressed with Sarah's behavior. Some people thought she was crazy for treating a dog like a human. They felt that dogs should be treated like animals and not be given special treatment.

Sarah didn't let the critics get her down, though. She knew that Max was more than just a dog to her. He was her best friend, her confidante, and her constant companion. And she wasn't alone in her love for dogs. There were countless others out there who felt the same way.

In fact, Sarah soon discovered a whole community of people who believed that dogs were people too. They held meetups and organized events, where people could bring their dogs and socialize with other like-minded individuals.

Sarah didn't let the critics get her down, though. She knew that Max was more than just a dog to her. He was her best friend, her confidante, and her constant companion. And she wasn't alone in her love for dogs. There were countless others out there who felt the same way.

As Sarah became more involved in the community, she realized that her love for Max wasn't so strange after all. There were others out there who treated their dogs like family members, who believed that dogs were capable of feeling emotions just like humans.

Sarah's journey with Max had opened her eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. She realized that dogs weren't just pets, they were companions who could enrich our lives in countless ways. And as she watched Max playing in the park with his doggy friends, she knew that she had made the right choice in treating him like a human.

In the end, Sarah's story is one of love and companionship. It's a story of how a little terrier named Max changed her life and opened her heart to the possibility that dogs are people too. And while not everyone may agree with her point of view, Sarah knows in her heart that Max is more than just a dog. He is a beloved member of her family, and that's all that matters.

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