Four
Seasons Hotels can enjoy gourmet meals served on fine china and sleep in soft beds
Beneath the fluffy luxuries, there lies a basic
American belief: Pets have a right to be treated well
Many animal welfare organizations exist in
America. These provide care and adoption services
for homeless and abused animals. Veterinarians can
give animals an incredible level of medical care for
an incredible price. To pay for the high-tech health
care, people can buy health insurance for their pets
And when it's time to say good-bye, owners can
bury their pets in a respectable pet cemetery.
The average American enjoys having pets
around, and for good reason. Researchers have
discovered that interacting with animals lowers a
person's blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection
from burglars and unwelcome visitors. Cats can
help rid the home of unwanted pests. Little
creatures of all shapes and sizes can provide
companionship and love. In many cases, having a
pet prepares a young couple for the responsibilities
of parenthood. Pets even encourage social
relationships: They give their owners an appearance
of friendliness, and they provide a good topic of
conversation
Pets are as basic to American culture as hot
dogs or apple pie. To Americans, pets are not iust
property, but a part of the family
