Show Notes
Making new friends. There are lots of shared activities for pet owners, ranging from communal walks to charitable events and other organizations that cater to animals and protecting the environment. It can be hard to meet new people, but pets are great icebreakers.
Taking care of something. Sure, you need your pet. Your pet needs you,too. The need to be useful and of value doesn't magically disappear when your career ends or your kids grow up and build their own independent lives. It isvery satisfying to take care of another living creature.
communal (adj)共享的、共有的 cater to 满足…的需求、迎合 icebreaker (n)打破僵局的事物
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