Posted by Cass on August 30, 2000, at 17:19:24
In reply to Re: Pets and depression, posted by stjames on August 29, 2000, at 0:51:14
Dogs really help offset deppression. When I get really depressed, I dread the thought of leaving the house, but then my little dog starts sniffing her leash, and if I go near the door, she starts jumping up and down with excitment. After that, I cannot say "no." She is just too enthusiastic. We go out on a walk, and I feel a little better for having been out and made her happy. Their excitement about sensory stimulation is sort of contagious.
Dogs just love you to pieces. It's good for the self-esteem. My dog is very spoiled. She lives a good life.
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