It’s an invisible, unshakable, entirely non-negotiable contract that was signed.
Not with pens.
Not with witnesses.
But with eye contact and crumbs.
This is the Unwritten Contract of Loyalty Between Humans and Animals. And if you’ve ever owned a pet, fed a stray, or been side-eyed by a pigeon who clearly feels you owe him bread, you’ve upheld this cosmic agreement.
At 2Feet4Paws Veterinary Clinic in Dubai, we see this contract play out every day – in wagging tails, nervous purrs, fluffed feathers and the absolute drama of exotic pets who believe the world revolves around snack time.
1. The Worst Roommate Who Loves You Best. -The Bathroom Supervisory Committee (AKA Zero Privacy Zone)
Because apparently, we signed something without reading the fine print.
Pets agreed centuries ago to be humanity’s furry emotional-support champions. They’ll greet you like a returning war hero, even if you just went to check the mail.
In exchange, you must:
- Sacrifice your slippers, food, books and most of your personal property
- Pretend you don’t smell that smell
- Carry little plastic bags on walks like an overqualified waste-collection intern
Dogs will watch you shower.
Cats will supervise your bathroom breaks.
Parrots will comment loudly.
This is love.
This is also surveillance.
2. The Ever Hungry “You Shall Feed Me Forever”-The Human Is a Robot Butler)
This isn’t a clause, it’s a lifetime subscription.
Feed an animal once, and congratulations – you’ve been promoted to:
- Full-time food provider
• Emergency snack department
• Walking, talking, no-days-off buffet
Cats take this more seriously than taxes.
You could serve them the most expensive food on a diamond plate, and they’ll still glare at you like:
“Is that all, peasant?”
Dogs, meanwhile, treat every meal like a five-star tasting menu.
Open a bag of kibble, and suddenly you’re Chef Gordon Wag-say.
And exotic pets?
They’re worse.
- Parrots scream for snacks like feathered Karens
• Snakes stare until you surrender a mouse tribute
• Bearded dragons act chill but expect room-temperature organic everything
• Hamsters, sugar gliders and chinchillas quietly judge you while plotting their next meal
At 2Feet4Paws, our exotic vets see this daily – from demanding parrots to highly offended reptiles who know exactly when it’s feeding time.
3. The Animal Clause “I shall melt your heart for services rendered”- (AKA The Warm Squishy Throne)
There is no such thing as a bad pet, just a bad owner… and sometimes a very manipulative animal.
This clause is simple –
They give you:
• Soft noses
• Slow blinks
• Happy dances
• Tiny paws on your chest
• Silent companionship on your worst days
And you give them:
• Your couch
• Your sleep
• Your schedule
• Your soul
It’s the most unequal deal in history – and yet, somehow, we’re the lucky ones.
4. Final Thoughts: A Contract We’re Happy to Keep
“Signed the contract: feed forever, cuddle sometimes, clean all the crimes.
Worth it. #PetLife”
The Unwritten Contract of Loyalty between humans and animals might be unspoken, informalised and wildly one-sided at times – but honestly, we wouldn’t change a single clause.
Every tail wag.
Every purr.
Every chirp.
Every happy wiggle.
They remind us why we signed this universal agreement in the first place.
- The dog who greets you as you’ve returned from a decade-long quest
• The cat who curls in your lap, asserting that, yes, you may exist in their space
• The bird who belts out a cheerful morning tune just for you
• Even the hamsters, bearded dragons, snakes and sugar gliders who judge you silently
It’s the purest deal we’ve ever made.
No paperwork.
No signatures.
No witnesses.
Just mutual adoration, sprinkled with chaos and a whole lot of love.
At 2Feet4Paws Veterinary Clinic in Dubai, we see this bond every day – between families and their dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and small mammals. It’s why we practise advanced veterinary care with warmth, compassion and respect for every animal that walks, hops, slithers or flies through our doors.
Here’s to the Unwritten Contract:
A lifetime of companionship, laughter, and the occasional chewed-up slipper.
A deal we’re more than happy to keep – forever and ever, pawprint after pawprint.
By Diana Njuguna, Veterinary Receptionist – 2Feet4Paws
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