General writing principles and advantages/disadvantages essay

 

1. All writing needs to have a purpose

2. All writing needs to have an audience

3. All writing needs to have a message

4. All writing needs to have a thesis statement

5. Generally, all writing will have an introduction, body, and conclusion

6. Normally, the thesis statement is the last sentence of the introduction

7. Most simple/standard writing for US students is: “five-paragraph theme”

Did you ever hear the story of Hachiko, the dog? A man found this dog as a puppy and raised him for many years. They lived together and formed a great bond. Every day when the man would go to work, the dog would wait for his owner at the train station and would be very happy when he returned. But one day, his owner died during the work day of a heart attack and the dog went to the station to wait for him but he never returned. The dog continued to wait there for 9 years until he died. This story is the best example of the bond that can be formed between humans and their companion animal but there are many other reasons for owning a pet. Let me try and convince you how your life will be improved with a companion animal as part of your family.

There are many advantages to having a pet as part of your family. First of all, pets give companionship to a lonely people. Imagine if you are very old and your children have all moved away, it might be nice to have a cat to cuddle with or a dog to fetch your newspaper. Secondly, some animals can also protect children and property. If you are living alone, you might also be scared. Having a well-trained, good-sized dog can give you a sense of security you might not otherwise have. But the third and most important reason is that pets can definitely be true friends to their owners. This is because they are typically loyal to them. Especially, if you welcome the animal into your family when it is very very young, you can train it to be devoted. Animals are known for their ability to provide emotional support and comfort in difficult times. When this happens, people form strong emotional bonds with them. Finally, spending time with a pet is very beneficial for people who have always led stressful life because pets can reduce stress and improve mental health and reduce feelings of anxiety. Pets will even encourage their owners to be more active as they need to be. Daily or regular walks or exercise to stay health and feel energetic. 

So in addition to many advantages, there are also some disadvantages to having pets. Before making the decision to own a pet, you should estimate the cost. It can be expensive to have a pet: food, grooming, veterinary supplies and toys can be very expensive. Pets also require time and attention and pets owners need to be prepared to devote a lot of time to caring for their pets to ensure they are healthy and happy. Owning a pet is a big responsibility because owners are responsible for their wel-lbeing and making sure they get proper care and attention. Animals need care and attention like small kids. That means you must be available for anything and everything they might need. When a pet owner is trying to go on a long vacation, they need to find who can take great care of his pet. So, having a pet can limit a pet owner’s freedom. Pets can suffer from separation anxiety when they are left alone for long periods of time.

Despite the disadvantages, it is still a really wonderful thing to have an animal as part of your family……