Persuasive Speech On Owning Pets

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Attention Getter: You just got home from a long day at school and the first thing you see is a huge mess. There is trash everywhere, there are pillows thrown across the room and there you see your beloved pet sitting in the middle of the mess. They look at you and they know they’ve been bad but no matter how bad they were you gently scold them and then give them a pat on their head. Relate to Audience: Most of us have pets in the household and no matter how bad they are you love them unconditionally. Establish Credibility: My dog is always bad and will never fail to get into the trash if she is let out of her kennel, but I love that she makes me healthier and happier. Reveal the Topic: I will tell you the pros and the cons of having a pet. Preview the Body: Pets can improve physical health and mental health but they can be costly. Body One pro to owning a pet is a better physical health. Owning pets help keep us healthy and help lower levels of different regulatory functions. Taking a dog for a walk requires you to be active and helps you stay in shape. In turn, keeping your pet healthy will keep you healthy. According to the CDC, owning pets can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. According to an article written by Dr Stanley Coren, a study of almost 6,000 people, pet owners had lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels than non-pet owners. Lastly, people who have grown up in a household with pets are less likely

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