February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day, a chance to celebrate one of the most human things we do — forming deep, emotional bonds with the animals who share our homes and our lives. Pets have been with us for thousands of years, long before modern cities, smartphones, or even written language. And judging by the 57% of American households that owned a pet in 2019, that bond is only getting stronger.
No one knows exactly which animal earned the title of “first pet,” but wolves were among the earliest companions, living alongside humans as far back as 12,000 years ago. Archaeologists have even found dogs and cats buried with their human counterparts, a sign of affection that transcended life itself.
Over the centuries, our relationships with animals evolved. European royalty kept toy dog breeds in the 1600s. Pet bird markets thrived in southern Spain well into the 1960s. And today, organizations like the American Kennel Club — along with events like the Westminster Dog Show — have only deepened our fascination and affection for our furry, feathered, and scaly friends.
Whether you share your home with a dog, cat, rabbit, reptile, bird, or something a little more exotic, today is a reminder of how much joy, comfort, and companionship pets bring into our lives.
Before you give your pet an extra treat or a well‑deserved cuddle, here’s your Tillsonburg fuel update:
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Pioneer: $124.9
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Esso: $123.9
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Shell: $124.9
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Petro Canada: $123.9
And if your pet insists on riding shotgun today, who are we to argue — it is their day, after all.
