Domestic pets are very common in every country. In our country, many families are fond of keeping domestic pets. There are many kinds of domestic pets. Everyone selects pets according to his own taste. Domestic pets are not only a source of pleasure, but they are also useful in some cases. Domestic pets are countless. Birds including parrots, pigeons and peacocks fall under the category of domestic pets. There are cats and dogs, horses, mules and mares. Then, there are cows and she-buffaloes, rabbits, deer, squirrels and mangoose and all these are domestic pets. But every family keeps a pet of its own liking. Dogs are common pets in India as well as in the European countries. Europeans are really very fond of dogs. Sometimes, they maintain and care for dogs even more than they care for human beings. Dogs are very faithful. That is why, many people prefer them as domestic pets. Dogs act as protectors of our property and scare away thieves during night. They play very good games as well. In sports, dogs are trained by their masters. Some people also keep cats and mangoose in their homes. Cats not kill rats, but are also a source of entertainment. But at the same time, they contaminate the eatables. We can learn many things from the domestic pets. We can know about their typical sound, food habits and likes and dislikes. Moreover, they give much pleasure and this is also a pastime for many people. Some people keep domestic pets as hobby. Their upkeep and care are, no doubt, a costly affair. One will have to devote proper attention towards their rearing otherwise they can fall sick or die due to malnutrition or disease.
Vocabulary
Entertainment – enjoyment, Mulnutrition – having bad food
