what message is conveyed through the story the bond of love

'The Bond of Love' contains an important message for the readers. It is that we should be cautious while having pets, specially with the wild type of pets like the lion or bear. They may be very lovable at the initial stages but when they grow up, they may not be fit to kept at home. In the lesson "The bond of love" Bruno has to be kept in the chains for the sake of the safety of the tenant"s children. One has to be vigilant while keeping them. In the bond of love the author and his wife had to construct an island for Bruno in the compund of their home. It was surrounded by a moat for the safety of the tenant"s children.