Before we have a pet, we must have the correct mentality to have one. How often have we heard of pets being abandoned or neglected? If we are not prepared to be responsible pet owners, don't have pets.
"I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals," Winston Churchill.
Before we have a car, we must have the correct mentality to have one. It irks me when people tell me that they do not send their cars for regular servicing until they develop serious problems. Their cars could break down on the roads and this not only causes problems for these owners but also for other road users. It is not just about being responsible for our cars but also being responsible to other road users.
"The best car safety device is a rear view mirror with a cop in it," Dudley Moore......