英语翻译The British are famous as animal lovers,and in a nation

英语翻译
The British are famous as animal lovers,and in a nation of about 60 million people,there areabout
27 million pets!The most popular pets are dogs and cats.
Many British people say that the main reason they have a pet is to keep them company (陪伴他们).
According to a recent report,60% of people who live on their own have a pet as company.A lot of
pet owners treat their pet just like one of the family.Many cat owners make holes in their doors so
their cats can come and go as they please.Dog owners spend a lot of time walking their dogs.
Another reason to own a pet is for protection,especially dogs.Most thieves would think twice
about breaking into (闯入) a house if they could hear a large dog barking inside.Some people choose
their pets because of their beauty.The most beautiful animals can win prizes at pet shows!
In the UK,some pet owners think that nothing is too good for their animal!Some people take their
pet to the animal doctor more often than they visit their own doctor.They might even take a day off
work to care for a pet when it is sick.Many people talk to their pets,and some talk to them over the
telephone.And of course,they mustn't forget to celebrate the animal's birthday!

英国以动物爱好者之称而闻名,全国有约6千万人口,宠物却有2千7百万之多!最受欢迎的宠物就是狗和猫.很多英国人说他们养宠物最重要的原因就是宠物可以陪伴他们.根据最近的报道,60%独居的人都饲养着一只宠物陪伴自己.很多主人像对待家庭成员一样对待他们的宠物.很多养猫的人会在门上钻洞以便猫咪自由进出走动.养狗的人则常常陪狗狗散步.
养宠物,特别是养狗,（出陪伴之外）的其他原因就是用于保护.很多小偷在听到家里有大狗狂吠之后通常都会再三考虑（是否还要进行偷窃）有些人因宠物的外表美丽而饲养它,因为最漂亮的动物可以在宠物展示会上赢得奖金!在英国,有些宠物饲养者认为没有什么比自己的宠物更重要了!带着宠物去看宠物医生的次数比自己去看医生的次数还多.他们甚至会请一天假去照顾生病的宠物.很多人同自家宠物聊天,有些还跟宠物打电话.当然,他们也不会忘记给宠物过生日!