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• Does the essay have a title that suggests the subject and sparks interest?
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• Does each body paragraph have a topic sentence that introduces an example?
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• Are there irrelevant examples or details?
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• Are there subject-verb agreement?

Pet ownership styles vary, whether one is lax, a parent, or an expert animal owner. There are varying but distinct characteristics among each of these pet enthusiasts. Research says that over half of the households in the U.S. own a pet, which is almost 87 million residents. James 3:7: "All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind "(New International Version). Dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S., followed by cats and freshwater fish. Americans spend about $99 billion on pet products every year! According to Forbes magazine, Millennials comprise the largest percentage of current pet owners, followed by Gen X and baby boomers. With so many vast benefits to owning pets, it is no wonder why so many homes have animals. Likewise, it would be beneficial to understand unique pet ownership styles.

Secondly, lax pet owners expect nothing more or nothing less from their pet than just being there for them, with no high standards. The animal's presence alone is enough to entertain and make the lax pet owner content. This pet owner is not the type to put their dog in obedience training or be overbearing about housebreaking accidents. Animals of a certain pedigree or lineage are not important. For example, many lax pet owners feel great joy from adopting their pets from shelters, as they feel they are making a difference in the animal's life and the animal is making a difference in theirs. They are most focused on making the animal at hand feel loved and accepted with all of their quarks. You may be this type of pet owner if this situation meets your standards of pet ownership.

Secondly, parents, like pet owners, treat their animal as though he or she were their child. These pet owners have a bond so strong that they do not leave their pets' side. These animal owners take their pets everywhere: stores, restaurants, and hotels. Many of these pets are documented therapy animals and assist their owners with varying medical issues such as anxiety, depression, and anti-social disorders. These animals are adorned with clothing and may spend their days at daycares or with sitters while their human counterparts are working.

Likewise, these pet owners love to show off their babies. They make their animal's presence known in person or on social media. This type of animal ownership is widespread among so many people today. Many millennials are now choosing to own animals instead of birthing their child or, at the very least, testing the waters by owning an animal together first.

The expert pet owner is an owner who may have unrealistic expectations for their animal. They use their knowledge and skill set at the professional level. These pet owners are diligent with training. The expert pet owner may have their animal on a strict diet, with some owners even cooking meals for their animals using the healthiest organic ingredients. This pet owner researches lines and pedigrees intensely before getting on a waiting list for the best animal money can buy. The pet of the expert owner may have his or her own health insurance plan to pay for preventative surgeries and teeth cleanings. These animals may participate in breeding programs to preserve the best genetics for the future of the breed at hand. These well-groomed pets behave professionally. You may be classified as a prestigious pet owner if the above characteristics sound familiar.

Finally, there are various types of animal ownership. Proverbs 12:10 says, "The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." (New international version.) I have characters from each of the three classifications of all three animal ownership types. Furthermore, I have rescued pets and owned pedigreed animals with nationally acknowledged lineages. Which animal owner are you? No matter what style of pet owner you are or if you are a mixture of all three types listed, animal ownership benefits one's health and quality of life.