Owning a pet is an amazing and life-changing experience, but there are several things that pet owners can't do that people who don't own pets can.

People who own pets can't:

1. Take a spontaneous vacation.

Even a spontaneous vacation must be somewhat planned for those who own pets. You can't just take off and leave Rover to fend for himself. Well, you could, but you'd be a horrible pet owner. Pet sitters must be found, or the trip has to be planned so that your pet can come along.

2. Stop talking about their pet.

As a pet owner myself, our pets become our children. Yes, we can tell you are getting sick of hearing about our pet and no we don't care. We will continue to talk about them because we love them and think they are the best. Even when they are misbehaving we love them unconditionally.

3. Eat food without eyes burning a hole through them.

Yes, I am eating and no you can't have any. Please stop staring at me! Alright, fine, you can have one potato chip but that is it.

4. Have nice things.

Our adorable little fur-babies are not always as sweet as they seem. They throw tantrums and destroy things. We still love them, but we can't have nice things anymore.

5. Go a day without picking up poop.

Whether it's a dog, cat or other animal, as their owners we usually get stuck doing the dirty work and picking up after them. I love my cat, but sometimes I miss the days that I didn't have to sift through a mountain of litter to remove the "presents" he has left there (and he always makes sure to replenish them immediately after I remove them).

6. Stay in bed all day.

I'm up at 5 am every single day, and not because I want to be. My cat has become an alarm clock without a snooze button. On days we'd like to just stay in bed and forget about our responsibilities, our pets so kindly remind us that we are not allowed to do so because they need us to give them love, attention and countless hours of play time.

Our pets may keep us from staying in bed all day long, taking a spontaneous trip or buying a new couch, but we love them and wouldn't trade them for anything.