We All Love Our Dogs And Cats In Britain But How On Earth Do We Manage To Put Up With Them Around The Family Home ?
The population of Great Britain is animal mad . Every year the amount of money spent on pets in the UK increases and a testament to this is the number of out of town pet superstores as big as warehouses and crammed with every conceivable item to pamper and indulge or control our pets. There are between nine and eleven million household cats owned by households in the UK and although this isn’t a precise figure it’s good enough to give a pretty good idea of the situation. A good estimate of the number of domestic dogs is about five million or so. Imagine that little lot all in the same place needing feeding!
It goes without saying we are absolutely lost here as far as our dealings with the animal kingdom goes, particularily the part of it that caters for cats and dogs. There is a train of thought that our pet custodianship may even be a factor when We Buy Homes. In fact when We Buy Houses it is very likely that at least part of our decision is influenced by it’s suitability to accommodate our hairy companions. I have a friend who , whilst being a sober and respected citizen in many respects is also a cat owner and has recently been heard to say “I think I might have to Sell My House as it really isn’t suitable for poor old Tiddles . He needs a much larger garden”. Oh good grief! Still I suppose that when and if I come to Sell My House my two cats , one ginger and white and one black and white , would have to rely on me to make a choice which would be in line with what I perceive to be their welfare. Do We Buy Homes based on whether the cat would like it or not? Well I think the jury’s still out on that one except in the truly animal bonkers families where the decision has been made as to who really is the boss!
It’s not always plain sailing , when We Buy Houses, to get a property that is perfectly animal friendly. There are the apparent issues such as having a busy road outside if you have a cat, or being a long way from a green space for exercising the dog. Or dogs. But if you can afford to be choosy then busy roads are best stayed away from and green spaces are absolutely vital for the wellbeing of humans as well as our pets. I do believe that cats need to be outside at least some of the time – the growing trend for indoor only cats seems a bit harsh on their naturally free spirit. Dogs have to be outside for natural functions at least once a day. And it’s a common misunderstanding that human beings are happy enough locked away from the light of day for months on end. A wonderful reason to get a pet is that at least you have to get away from the dam TV for a period because you have to a) find out where the cats have got to or b) take the dog round the park
If you have just moved house and are settling down into your new house thinking “This is just the place for me and the cats ”. So who had the most influence in saying how you bought or found your last home? Think it was you ? Maybe it’s time to think again…