Posted by iris2 on September 18, 2004, at 8:59:25
In reply to Re: Most of my dogs are unwell, posted by Toph on September 17, 2004, at 18:26:40
> Anyway, lucky for you, Harry and the other dogs that you have each other. We are thinking of another Water Dog as a companion for Gus. Water Dogs are bright and energetic, as you mentioned, so two could be a hand full. I argue that its twice the joy.
> Babble is a new thing for me. My illness is thankfully under control and only a minor part of my persona now. Its been interesting here to share a space with others that are struggling with similar challenges that I have faced and that I will always have to be careful about treating.
My experience with my oldest "boy" George who is 12. When I was in a psychiatric ward of a hospital and called my pcp(a family freind) to help me he said that I had better find a good reason to live ( I was there because of a suicide attempt). I dreamt of a dog named George. I got out the next day bought a paper and read the dogs for sale on my way home in a taxi. When I got home I called one of the kennels close to my home. She had two pups left and I fell in love with both. At the time I was only allowed to have one pet where I lived. It took over an hour for me to pick George out. He was so tiny he fit into the palm of my hand. He saved my life. He really did and more than just that day. The unconditional love of and for a dog is very healing. Studies have shown that people with dogs live longer happier lives. I have not read your posts on the faith board. I will check them out. As you have had some illnesss and have a love for your dog and a great web page perhaps you should post some here about the healing power of having a dog. It has done wonders for me. Still very depressed and sometimes suicidal. It has prevented attempts a few times. I feel less lonely and even if I do not want to get out of bed I have to to take the "boy" out. Sometimes even when I am feeling terrible I can get myself to pretend to be "happy" laugh and jump around a little to play with the dogs or sometimes just to make them feel better.Irene
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