*Treat pets as a part of the family.

Kindness to animals brings its own rewards

A pet is not a toy to play with. It is a living being and a part of the family. Loving a pet does not mean just playing with it; there is a lot more involved in caring for a pet. It has to be fed, cleaned, given exercise and attention. It is just like a child and needs looking after. Caring for a pet will make you a better person. It will make you kind, sensitive and disciplined.

Madhu and Bharat

Madhu lived with his wife and baby near a forest. One day, he saw a sick puppy lying on the path to his home. It was very weak and hungry. He took the puppy home and took care of it. Soon the puppy become well again and became a part of the family.

People made fun of Madhu for taking care of a story dog but Madhu did not care. He loved the dog and named it Bharat. One day, when both Madhu and his wife were outside, Bharat came running to them.

Bharat kept barking and it seemed like he was trying to say something. He would take a few steps towards the house and look back. Madhu finally decided to follow Bharat and see what was wrong.

As he went towards the houses he saw that it was on fire! Madhu quickly ran in and carried the baby out to safety.

Everyone was surprised at the intelligence of the stray dog which had called Madhu for help. They felt ashamed that they had made fun of this loyal and brave dog.

*Akbar has a pet dog. He takes care of it, gives it its food, bathes it and keeps it clean. They play together everyday. Nowadays, Akbar is busy with schoolwork. He does not have much time to play with or care for the dog.