Things Pets Teach You about a Happier, Healthier Life : If we didn’t have pets, our lives wouldn’t be so happy. I will never understand people who hate animals. Anatole France once siad, “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Pets make us smile, laugh and help overcome troubles and survive the hardest days. Living with a pet – be it a dog, a cat, or a hamster – is always a lot of fun. Each day I come back home feeling tired, stressed and irritated, but once I see my lovely dogs, my evening becomes brighter and happier. Here are a few precious lessons you can learn from your pets.