【講師コラム】エセル講師No.16～My Dearest Pet～

Dogs have been my constant companions since I was a child. My parents owned a poultry farming company. Hence they needed dogs to herd the animals. They were my parents’ co-workers as well as my playmates.

To name a few, I’ve had hamsters, rabbits, chickens, fish, crabs, and starfish as pets. However, dogs are just the best for me.

I grew up with many joyful memories of my beloved dogs, but I also have some sad ones. One incident  I will never forget is the death of my pet dog because of my negligence. She was my BFF, so it made me depressed. That was when I realized that the benefits we receive from our pets come with a great deal of responsibility. This, like any other human interaction, is a give-and-take relationship.

Currently, my family owns three dogs, two miniature poodles, and the Philippines-wild-dog breed. They are known as witch dogs. The name of its kind contradicts her sweet, caring, and clever personality. My dog’s passing taught my children to appreciate all beings, whether human, animal or other living things in our surroundings. I learned that everything is for the betterment of man. As a result, in exchange for their kindness, we must also safeguard them.