By Kate Kitova, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Love makes people kinder, softer and empathetic toward others. However sometimes we must sacrifice what we love.
For Jeremiah McBurrows, a 15-year-old from Cincinnati, traveling to Oklahoma to participate in a camp without his favorite source of affection is such a sacrifice.
“I think taking care of pets is important because animals need care and love,” said Jeremiah, who had a dog, but had to give it up after just six days because of his allergy. His family found another person to care for the dog. Now Jeremiah wishes his family will get another dog after he goes to school.
Although he didn’t have the dog long, Jeremiah loved it and he wants his sisters to have a new pet in the future when he leaves for school. He believes learning how to care for a pet will teach them how to be kinder.
Jeremiah said that his friend had a dog that he could play with and not have an allergic reaction. It was an unusual situation, but he liked being with a pet that he wasn’t allergic to. Jeremiah wishes that he will find a pet like his friend’s dog so he will not be allergic and live a life filled with love and care for his pet.
