Part one of term paper
There are 59 million cats and 52.9 million dogs, yet dogs are found in 4.2 million more American households than their feline counterparts, according to a recent report prepared by the American Veterinary Medical Association. However, this great disparity between dogs and cats should not seem alarming considering the fact that dogs have bee ...

Part two of term paper
... dogs are in the American homes because humans benefit from owning them. Scientific proof supports; walking a dog is a healthy exercise, and petting a dog can sooth the pain in the hands of arthritis sufferers. Emotionally, dogs can bring on a smile with the tender and nurturing look of their eyes, along with the occasional, wet, slobbering lick of their tongue. Above all, a dog can always be around the house to nuzzle a hand or leg, to show love even if other human partners will not, ...