I want to talk for a minute about how animals affect our lives. I have often found that being around animals brings me comfort, peace, joy, and a general all-over sense of well-being. If you have a pet, you know what I'm talking about. That sense of security.
You see, animals love unconditionally. If you step on their toe, they don't hold it against you for the next ten years. If you don't have dinner ready at their usual time, they give a gentle reminder and don't hold it against you.
Having a pet or an emotional support animal (ESA) is a lot of responsibility. But it also gives a lot of purpose to each day. Who will take care of them if not you? How would it affect their everyday life if you were gone?
I recently came into a beautiful and loving pitbull whose name is Knight. He has been traumatized, and he is quite clingy. But I love him and I love his clinging! I feel so much more secure mentally and physically with him beside me. He almost always looks sad or concerned, so I go out of my way to get happy reactions from him. Knight has been incredibly good for me. He's even got me walking out in this nasty Arizona heat!
If you are unable to have a pet, there are options out there. Animal shelters are often looking for volunteers to help care for their critters. I'm sure a friend with pets would be okay with you having some snuggle time with their babies. Feed some strays. Spoil someone else's furbaby. Trust me -- it's one of the most healing activities!
Healing and Love,
Jenny
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