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ChocolateMoose

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Have any pets you've owned or have known that have helped you with things such as depression and anxiety? Without my kitties Pumpkin and Bella I'd be an anxiety ridden mess!

I believe pets are very important to our mental health, no judgement, just undying love and affection. Even just having a pet goldfish to watch positively affects the brain.

Articles on the topic:
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional-health/the-health-benefits-of-pets.htm
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/07/cats-dogs.aspx
http://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/20839-pet-therapy-and-human-mental-health-issues
http://center4research.org/healthy-...s-and-health-the-impact-of-companion-animals/

*Attached is my baby Bella
 

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Yes indeed, my pooch has been beneficial to my mental well being. It's good to have a cuddle buddy. And a fun little playmate.
 
It does help ease down the pain when i go for a run with my dogs.
 
ChocolateMoose said:
Have any pets you've owned or have known that have helped you with things such as depression and anxiety? Without my kitties Pumpkin and Bella I'd be an anxiety ridden mess!

I believe pets are very important to our mental health, no judgement, just undying love and affection. Even just having a pet goldfish to watch positively affects the brain.

Articles on the topic:
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional-health/the-health-benefits-of-pets.htm
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/07/cats-dogs.aspx
http://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/20839-pet-therapy-and-human-mental-health-issues
http://center4research.org/healthy-...s-and-health-the-impact-of-companion-animals/

*Attached is my baby Bella
What a lovely kitty : )
 
Awww Bella is beautiful. I have cats and they have helped with anxiety and depression. When they still on your lap and purr at being stroked. One of my cats greets me and sits in the window looking for me.

I think a dog would be lovely, but at this point in my life I couldn't devote enough time to a dog.
 

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