People who own pets have been known to lead longer and happier lives than those without them. As we get older, we become less active. The more inactive we become, the higher our risk of death. We therefore need something in our lives to keep us busy so we don’t die prematurely; and a pet is just the thing to do it. This is probably because of the companionship, exercise, and responsibility that they provide. First, owning a pet forces one to take on the responsibility of keeping it alive. One’s pet must be fed, watered, and kept healthy. Doing this requires us to move about. Whether one walks across the house or merely to the birdcage in the corner, said someone is moving. This small bit of motion will at least prevent muscular atrophy. Many pets will also require a walk to be happy and healthy. This gives one a steady cardiovascular workout. Also, people need companionship to keep stress and mental anguish at bay. When people begin questioning why they are alone, they begin doubting their own self-worth. Then suicide becomes an issue. When a person becomes depressed, their body pays the price. A depressed person will neglect to care for themselves and will slowly deteriorate. Having a pet will give said person companionship. Just being able to have someone to come home and talk to or play with could be the difference between serenity and psychosis. In women, especially, is the extra comfort provided in just being able to care for someone. In conclusion, there are many reasons owning a pet can increase one’s life span. Pets provide responsibility, exercise, and most importantly, companionship. For those in fear of an early demise, remember that pets can keep you healthy and happy.2There is never a boring moment in our house. That's because of my best friend Jughead. Jughead has got to be the funniest dog alive. In my family he is the clown of the bunch. From his clown-like capers, and the way he picks fights with the cats in the house to his non stop playing with his collection of stuffed animals. The best place to start would be to describe his jealous nature. Jughead has this idea that he's number one, and everyone else is second. Due to this idea of his we make it a point not to pet any other pet in the house when he is around, and if we do he makes it clear that he is upset with us by growling or ignoring us. Another part of his jealousy is when my boyfriend is around. He always gets between the two of us if we are sitting closely. If that doesn't work, he will start growling at him until he moves. I have to actually put him in the other room or in the back yard when he comes over. He's got paw marks on the door where he has clawed the door trying to get out. The worst of it is when I do actually let him out he runs around sniffing everything in site, and then goes into one of his moods and starts ignoring me. Last but not least is his stuffed animal collection, not to mention his ball collection. These are his pride and joy. He has them scattered around the house and even in the back yard. Each one of course has been slobbered to perfection. When we give him a new toy or ball he will play with it and carry it around with him for days until of course he puts it with the rest of his collection. He loves to play fetch with his animals. You throw one of his stuffed animals and goes after it with lightening speed. With the reasons that I have stated, Jughead is considered the clown of the family. But to me and the rest of the family he is considered much more. He is considered part of the family. 是要這樣簡(jiǎn)短的嗎？不夠我還可以補(bǔ)充