A la Bingo

 Hi folks..

So i think I’ve mentioned it before but it still baffles me how devoted the English are to their pets. 

Dogs and Cats here are not just well looked after, they’re actually seriously considered to be members of the family. I was reading an article about the owner of Pedigree pet food company and how he became the richest member of their already wealthy family because instead of investing in the family’s chocolate business, he decided to specialise in producing pet food and other pet-related services. 

Apparently, the logic is that this would definitely be an ongoing, subscription-model business because of course, pets have to eat and be taken care of health-wise. Obviously, the love which people have for them would always necessitate these products and services… and I swear I’ve never heard anything more brilliant, business-wise.

Compare this with the disdain and nonchalance which most people display towards animals back home and it’s a real eye opener. Really, why shouldn't we be better people and accord better treatment to animals other than ourselves?

So much to unlearn and re-learn.

I was on my way to work one cold day sometime ago, and walked past this park near Snow hill where you see devoted humans walking their pets. (most of them wearing warm animal clothing!!), taking time to pick up and bag their droppings and make sure they stay exercised. Bruh..

At work, there are dedicated Slack channels where pet parents display their devotion to their creatures and I swear, it is truly something to behold. Pictures, commentaries of what they (the pets) did every day, their habits, cute videos, and so much obvious love and dedication to their furry ones.

I also recall the whole UK cancelling and nearly ruining one certain Black footballer’s career because he kicked his cat.

What a time to be alive!! Of course, that’s if you’re a dog or cat in the United Kingdom.