Tyler Homeschool

When I say “pet lover” I do not mean someone who simply has a pet, takes care of it, and plays with it. I’m talking about those that love their pet so much that it seems like they are talking about a family member when they talk about it, like they birthed it and nursed it at their breasts. Sometimes I talk to friends like this and I just can’t relate. I don’t mind that I can’t relate to them. I listen and try to understand. But sometimes I can’t help but think that maybe it’s demonic. I know that sounds extreme but does God really want us to exalt our pets and love them more than people? Instead of turning to God for comfort people are turning to animals. Women especially have this problem. If there is a loss of a child or if there’s a broken relationship women often turn to their dog for moral support instead of family and friends. This is much the case for women that have aborted babies. They have a great loss and a big guilt. They can’t go to the pro-choosers because the group doesn’t want to talk about emotional and psychological pain behind abortions. They don’t want to go to pro-lifers because that group will be judgmental of the abortion. They sometimes get a dog and take care of it to try and rid the guilt or be a substitute for the baby they killed. A pet is not the answer.
I have seen older people get dogs after their spouse has passed away. A dog can be “company” in a way and I don’t blame someone for wanting to fill that loneliness. I can see myself doing the same thing. But what I don’t understand is when someone actually values their dog as a person, or more than a person. When they kiss the dog open mouthed (I know it’s cleaner than a human’s), spoon with it on the couch, compare it to children, and spend more time talking to it than people. I wonder if some women secretly breastfeed their dog or try other things.
When I talk to pet lover friends they talk about their dog ALL THE TIME. When I bring up something my son did they say that’s just like “daisy” (or whatever the pets name is). They talk about their dog’s friends at their daycare. They talk about their dogs feelings. They talk about how their dog needs to eat more organic foods. People it’s a pet!
Please feel free to discuss your opinions on the matter in the comment section. If you have a pet to fill a void in your life I’m not saying that’s wrong, just be sure you talk to people about your feelings of loss or loneliness and pray to God for His comfort. If you have a friend that is an over the top pet lover, try to be a good listener but don’t be convinced that their dog is a child. Help encourage them to have time around people and less time around the pet. Invite the friend over and exclude the pet from the invitation. Counsel your friend and be a shoulder to lean on. Other than that I guess try not to be annoyed by the sick puppy love.