Man´s best friend. By Erika

An old golden by pmarkham

The saying goes that ¨a dog is man´s best friend ¨. This is true.

Having a pet has many advantages. They make you company when you feel alone or when you are sad without expecting anything in return.

Dogs are especially beneficial for old people. They can reduce depression and lessen loneliness. My father, who has been suffering from depression since my mother´s death, has recently bought a German shepherd and he has become his best friend and companion. As my dad is retired, he has lots of time to devote to his pet and he feels much better now.

However, dogs can give you a lot of work, especially large breeds. And feeding them is usually very expensive. Many families cannot afford to take them to the vet or buy dog food. For this reason many dogs are abandoned lately.

In my opinion, before buying a dog you have to think about it carefully. But I have a dog and he gives me a lot of work and I sometimes   think about giving it away, but when I think about how much I love my dog I am happy to have him for me.