When we talk about unconditional love and a sense of fidelity, our first thought is the pets. All of us without exception, at some point in our lives (mostly in childhood), had a pet.

Pets are that part of our heart that is filled with the most immense tenderness, they are always faithful and are waiting for our love. A caress, a look full of love, is enough for them to feel happy.

A mascot is a term that comes from the French Mascotte and is used to name the pet. These animals, therefore, accompany human beings in their daily lives, so they are not destined for work nor are they sacrificed to become food.
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We can choose between different types of pets:

• Dogs: they are my favorite, exceptionally faithful and loving, for me, they have no competition in terms of the love they get to feel and show for their owners.

The dog as a pet generally has a jovial and sweet character when educated well and is an excellent companion, both for children and adults. A dog, in my humble opinion, is the representation of pure fidelity and unconditionality.

• Cats: I confess that I admire their beauty and independence, but it is not one of my choices because, in a way, I am a little afraid of them. The cat is a beautiful furry animal, usually peaceful.

It shows itself as a safe and independent pet, as well as very clean, but its sense of independence so developed leads it many times to run away and return home as many times as it seems convenient to it.

• Birds: this kind of pet I don't like to have because, for that, they have to be kept in captivity and, particularly, it makes me sad to have to cut them off from their right to freedom.

A bird is the representation of a free being. Seeing them fly across the sky every afternoon from the view of my terrace is a true delight and joy.

Among them, the most common are the parakeets (parrots) in several of their classes. However, as I have already told you, it seems to me that locking them up makes no sense and I prefer not to have them as pets but to see them plowing the sky or in the trees of my home's yard.

• Fish: I love aquariums. Seeing the infinity of colors and the representation of the sea in such a reduced space transports you to that wonderful ocean that is their natural habitat.

They require a lot of care to keep them clean and therefore preserve the health of the marine species we decide to have. There was a time when I had an aquarium and I remember that I used to (after arriving from the university), sit in the living room of the apartment, with the light off, and admire the wonders of the sea in such a reduced space.

It is quite relaxing and pleasant, I recommend them only if they are careful in their maintenance and conservation.

As for my personal experience, since I was a child I love dogs. I remember that I had two little dogs that I loved and cried a lot when they left the earthly life.

Blacky, was a black and white terrier, beautiful, small in size. And Ginger, a beautiful black and brown mongrel, who was very intelligent and obedient. However, in my adult life (exactly 7 years ago), I was given a small puppy about a month old.

I called him Trueno José, yes, I know, a rather strange name hahaha. Trueno is a beautiful mestizo, black color with brown visions. It is a very faithful and unconditional pet, loving, playful. I call him the watchman of the house, he can't feel or see anyone strange because he starts barking. He is not aggressive but he is a caregiver, really very sweet.

It's nice to see him every afternoon wagging his little tail when I come home from work. He sticks to my leg and plays with it, giving me his paw and always looking for my hand to caress him.

The support and care of pets in my country (Venezuela), has become very expensive and difficult. Many people have abandoned their pets or have had to give them away, either because they had to leave the country, or because they do not have the means to maintain their care and feeding.

I make the necessary sacrifices to feed my Trueno José. I would never leave him abandoned or give him away. Thanks to God, and it is one of the things I am grateful for this generous platform that is #hive, is the support I get every day with cryptomoney that I can exchange for bolivars and use to feed my hairy love.

He is a beautiful pet for which I thank life. I have cared for him and raised him since he was a baby, therefore, he is like another child to me.

We come to love these little beings so much, that every day we are grateful for the fact that they are in our lives, accompanying us and making it more beautiful and bearable.