It is good to care for animals like family.
Nolan was happy that he finally got to have a dog.
Nolan wants to take care of is dog.
Nolan treats his dog like it's a member of his family.
Nolan takes care of the dog just like it says in all the manuals.
Nolan's dog is happy to be a proud member of Nolan's family.
Nolan's dog is technically well-cared for but it isn't happy.