Is it normal that i think having pets was one of humanity’s worst ideas?

Because they provide us with friendship and make us happy.

Someone should kick you across the street!

Because they do actually have a purpose. Besides keeping loneliness away, some animals, such as dogs, can be used for working purposes. Breeds like the Rottweiler, GSD, Belgian Shepherd, Husky, Malamute, were all used as hardcore working breeds throughout most of their history and they still are in many areas today. Other breeds such as hounds, Labradors, beagles, terriers, poodles, and some bloodlines of pitbull have all been used in hunting. If you look at the history of any breed really, there is a purpose they can be used for. There are few exceptions to this rule, but most do have an actual reason to be here.

Pets can make people happy. Seems pretty simple to me. They're something to love and interact with.

Animals offer unconditional love, after reading your post I would rather have the company of a pet over anyone like you.

Shitty owners generally=shitty pets. Good quality owners=good pets. It's a very simple equation.

Seriously dark dude. I recommend intense puppy and kitteh therapy to cure your evil ways. If that doesnt work, you're hopless. Go live in the woods alone.

If you don't get it, you never will.
But, you shouldn't think you alone have all the answers.
I provide and care for my pets.
They keep pests at bay.
2 legged or more.
That's what good they do.
Do serve a bigger purpose?

As I sit here with my best friend in my lap, I can only laugh at this ridiculous post.

They serve a purpose you are just to dim to understand what it is. I'll educate you in the topic though. What pets are referred to as are companion animals. They are meant to be a companion. In other words a type of moral support. Along with that some companion animals also serve a second purpose. Which is guarding, attack and watch animals. So it's not abnormal people keep pets, you just don't have a high enough brain capacity or knowledge to get why they keep them.

Because humans will not led you stick things in their buttholes, I mean gut shabbos! Wait, that was yesterday

lolololol I know my cat does jack shit for me, but I still love him... he's such a cutie

Ha, another first worlder. I'm going to guess you live in a city. while I can agree when it comes to some pets, Like rats, others are very helpful.

Why cats? Cats keep rodents, insects, and small reptiles from the homes and food of humans. Even in ancient Egypt cats were revered for their hunting abilities. You try catching a mouse with your bare hands.

Why dogs? Well dogs are kept by humans for a variety of reasons hunting and protection are only two. Now I mean medium sized dogs or larger. A Chihuahua is just a loud rat to me.

I have a reptile. It’s a gecko. I like it

People get lonely i guess and some of them need something with a brain small enough that it makes them feel superior (think of the ones who say they hate people but love animals..because animals are dumb just like them)

I agree that I don't think people should have pets. (Besides service pets)
I think cats are very cute but I would not want one as a pet. I would rather observe it in the wild like all the other animals.

Yeah, the way people keep pets now is kinda dumb. Unless they're serving a purpose like a sheep herding dog or mouse catching cat then there's no point. The friendship excuse only works if you live in the woods or have no friends. Otherwise you're holding an animal captive for your own amusement.

Go join Peta

My cat is affectionate and playful. We recently lost our little pug but he was like my shadow. Dogs and cats desire to be with humans. They provide companionship and love. However, I don't understand people who keep things like snakes and other wild animals.

Dogs were originally domesticated as wolves to provide protection, however some dog breeds today are still trained to do that. You can train domesticated animals to do many useful tasks, dogs can be trained as service dogs, guard dogs, rescue and retrieving, hunting, herding dogs, etc. but this isn't limited to dogs, a large breed of rat has been trained to sniff out mines!

It's in human nature to reach out to other people (or species) it's the reason why we've domesticated so many animals that were previously feral. Each animal has a purpose, even if their not working they can serve as a companion and friend; which a lot of people seem to need and they can help us emotionally in times of need.

I mean an example would be my mum who underwent surgery removing her uterus due to PCOS, after the surgery she was feeling suicidal and depressed until one of her friends gifted her a pet kitten. She tells me to this day that if she didn't have her cat she would of likely committed suicide.

There's even been research and studies on this; it's a fact that people with dogs/cats/animals are more likely to feel happier.

It depends on the person really. For me, being disabled, my pets actually give me a lot. I keep parrots and they are very affectionate, the sensation of petting their feathers is very calming for my and it makes me feel a lot less lonely. If pets aren't your thing that's fine, maybe you have everything you need without a pet which is fine and if that's the case, great for you. (not being snippy, I just suck at wording things)

Different people have different needs, some get something from having pets, some don't. It all depends on the person.

pet owners , are a funny lot, the animal is just surviving is human captivity , its being held hostage and falls into the stockholm syndrome where it likes its kidnappers . In the end ,the only living thing that can stand them is the pet , as they grow more detached from the realm of humanity

Friendship.

are you my long lost twin

Animals will have rights someday and it will be illegal to own one its just a matter of time till the captive breeding stock are remove by force from homes via a UN charter.