Argumentative Essay On Animals Vs Household Animals

Imagine the difficult situation of having to choose between the livelihood of a human versus the care of an animal? In the book of The Last Meow, Levering and his wife Karen are willing to spend thousands of dollars on a cat named Lady who has many health issues, even being allergic to her own tooth enamel. The sensible reaction would be to take care of the human interests before the needs of the animal. Levering is recovering from, “a bout of Lyme disease and carpal tunnel syndrome,” (part 1, paragraph 7) and he is still willing to put money toward the life of his cat Lady instead of conserving it for his medical needs and the health of his wife. Although the average pet is considered to be a part of the family, the reality is, it is just an animal and cannot take precedence over the care of a human. If a major health issue arises, the choice …show more content…
Pets can be considered a resource for home security, human interest and a learned lifestyle. Just like cows, chickens, bees, and many other animals, household pets have a place in the pyramid of relevance, which is significantly lower than the life of a human. Pets are companions that our emotions become attached to, but are not a necessity. From the early age of an animal 's life, we must consider the harsh truth that this pet is only going to last a few years and then it fades from existence to becoming a memory. In The Last Meow, Shawn says, “It would have been hard not to have Lady around.” (part 8, final paragraph) People become attached to their pets, the body of an animal is a resource used for many things to help ensure we are safe and healthy. The body will fade from existence and the job of the creature will be complete, but the spirit and memories left behind by the pet will last forever. As one job ends, another begins, and to complete that job we must guarantee that the legacy and memories of the pet are cherished