I think it is a good idea to keep a pet. Why? Because it's a win-win situation for you and the pet.
The reasons for this is:
The best part is you get to choose a pet or in some cases they come to your place and choose you. You make sure you're compatible with each other by your preferences so they'll most likely be seen as how they should be, family.
Pets are family and they do give you something to Steem about 😺