Benefits for a pet

[Olinick]

People talk about how important a pet can be for anyone but especially for someone with a disability. For three days this week the depression was so bad I barely got off the couch. Mostly I sat and played games on my cell phone or computer and watched TV shows that I have seen a million times. Yesterday my dog kept whining to go out. Prior to those three days I had started again taking him for walks of at least a mile and a half. Then the rain came again so one day turned into three days of just being on the couch. So when Nicholas started whining to go out I figured he was getting used to having long walks again and wanted to go again. So we went - we did almost 3 miles! He was totally exhausted but the depression greatly improved. Today has been a much better day and I even accomplished things. If it wasn't for Nicholas whining to go out I would have spent another day on the couch and would have probably continued again today. Instead I got out of the house and felt so much better afterwards.

[kkat37]

This is awesome! So happy to hear that the walk helped improve your mood!

[pink83737]

Great news!

[hypercat54]

Good for you and I understand how you feel. My sister is disabled so I used to walk her lovely dog every day. There was many a time I just wanted to stay indoors but felt too guilty so forced myself out. I always felt a lot better when I got home. x

[Olinick in reply to hypercat54]

It really is so nice to have that push. Speaking of the push, Nicholas is wanting me to take him out now. So we are off.

[fauxartist]

animals know...they know more about us and our moods I think than we do.

[Olinick in reply to fauxartist]

That is so true!

[kenster1]

dogs are the best thing since sliced bread.years of fun bundles of joy loyal dependant friendly and loving.much more than what most humans can give.

[Weeniedoglady]

My doggy is also my little "therapy" dog. I don't know what I'd do without him. I have great support but my dog is my best friend😁