Pets heal the soul
Even though I don't have my own pet at the moment, I try my best to hang around stray animals. Mostly the dogs and cats in our area, and I can surely say that these animals have healing powers. I've been around many different types of animals from a very young age and I say that EVERYONE needs a pet. A companion of their own by their side, a true friend.
With humans having the ability to be duplicitous, to lie, cheat and deceive...Well, it makes having a pet, quite potentially, ones only true companion. You know?
I totally understand what you're trying to say brother, and have to say that I surely do agree with every part of it.