French poet Anatole France once said Unless you have loved an animal part of your soul remains unawakened. Typically in every household there would be one person who would want a pet and the other would be dead against it. Sometimes the 'pet v/s no pet debate' pits children against parents husband against wife and roommates against roommates. It's not a decision that can be taken at the drop of the hat because keeping an animal means additional responsibility irrespective of the pet's size. But ask anyone who has had a pet and they'll tell you what a rewarding experience