Americans and their pets Keeping pets is a great hobby that Americans enjoy. In the USA, there are more pets than people. The most popular pets are dogs and cats. More common ones include birds, hamsters, mice and fish. Many people treat their pets as part of the family. They think they are as part of the family. They think they are as important as their children or close friends. Americans take good care of their pets. Many people like to feed their pets with pet food. They regularly（定期旳） take their pets to go to the vets（兽医） for physical examinations（体检）. They dress their pets in fashionable clothes and take their pets with them on vacation. They even get their pets birthday or holiday presents. Why do Americans enjoy having pets? There are many reasons, But most people put companionship（友谊） first. They think pets can bring them fun and love, and help them live happier and healthier lives. Another reason is that keeping pets is good for children. Americans agree that keeping pets can teach their children responsibility（有责任心） and help them learn to care for others. And of course, pets are also a good topic if conversation. They help their owners make more friends. As you see, life without a pet is not good enough to Americans.Questions:1. Are the pets important in American family?2. How do they take care of their pets?3. Why do Americans enjoy having pets?