Technology and science are making it easier to be a "proactive" pet parent. Your pet's 5 Welfare Needs - PDSA

The "humanization" of pets—treating them like furry children—is a double-edged sword. While it has led to better medical care and higher-quality nutrition, it can also lead to welfare issues, such as pet obesity or the suppression of natural behaviors. Authentic care requires seeing the animal for what it is: a different species with a unique way of experiencing the world. The Broader Lens of Animal Welfare

Sufficient space, proper facilities, and company of the animal’s own kind.