Throughout history, animals have been an integral part in lives of people all over the world.

It doesn't matter if they were used to hunt or just for company, having a pet has brought happiness to many people.

A long time ago in Rome, several types of birds and dogs were made into pets. Symbols of these pets have been saved for eternity in the art of the Roman people from that time period. Certain kinds of dogs from that era, like the Greyhound (AKA Italians Greyhounds) are still around today, but were once used as "hot pillows" when the ancient people were suffering from illnesses. Romans consistently named their dogs, but usually didn't name their cats. Some of the regal titles bestowed upon Roman dogs were: Sila, Juba, Titus and Casca.

4,000 years ago, cats are rumored to have first been domesticated by the Egyptians.

In the beginning, cats simply hunted mice, but eventually they were respected and cherished by the Egyptians. Many graves in Egypt have pictures that show how prominent cats were daily lives of the Egyptians. To ward off malicious spirits and poor fortune, figurines of cats were located near the entrance to many Egyptian houses. Bastet was an Egyptian goddess who offered protection to kids and felines. The Egyptian people were sure to guard their treasured and cherished cats, but cats also had the backing of the Egyptian legal system since if a cat was injured, the perpetrator could be killed. Cats could not be taken out of Egypt and it appears that groups of hunters would be unleashed to return the cats to their rightful place.

Having fish or reptiles as pets was something that occurred years ago, as well. There is evidence that suggests that during the years 220 to 390, people in the Chun dynasty had goldfish as pets. Buddhist monasteries, royal houses, or individuals who had high rankings in society were usually the ones who owned and bred Goldfish. But, during the Ming Dynasty, it was very common to have a goldfish in almost any home, kept in glass bowls or other containers. Having a goldfish as a pet became very popular, and in the 15th century, the "Golden carps" were seen in Europe and Japan. It was said that if you had a goldfish in your house, you would have prosperity and luck. People also loved to watch how they moved, which made them feel more relaxed and at peace.

People from different locations and eras have appreciated animals as dedicated friends and companions.

Nowadays, it is hard to imagine living without having a pet. We must remember, though, that we have to take responsibility for the pets we have. You should never purchase a pet on a whim, you should always have a plan. Because we are the owners of these pet, we have to make sure they are content and healthy. Pets need a lot of love and attention, it should not be considered a hobby, but a lifelong commitment. We can acquire knowledge about how much love and attention we should give our pet from our ancestors. It is wonderful that we are now able to provide our pets with treats, toys, and accessories that were not available before. Most of the time these treats and toys are not very expensive and easy to get. It is important to show our pets how much we love them and how grateful we are to have them.

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