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03-10-2016 03:51 PM
03-10-2016 03:51 PM
Re: Pets as therapy and for our wellbeing
I'm hoping as I get stronger and better that I will be able to show them more love.
They do know when I'm down. That's when they like to hang around me more. But that's when I'm more likely to pull away.
Bugger - just got an AHA Moment. I think I used to do the same with my ex's. WOW! Will bring this up with my therapist this week.
Thank you so very much @Former-Member. Sometimes when I post - the answer comes to me. Thanks for helping me get to this moment.
Wow. Feeling emotional. Teary and happy.
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03-10-2016 04:37 PM - edited 03-10-2016 04:40 PM
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Re: Pets as therapy and for our wellbeing
Yes @Shaz51 I guess she could be thinking that she is bringing me a present. Perhaps she knows I like frogs and lizards? I have a lovely collection of crystal, porcellan, etc of mainly frogs. So she could be just trying to add to my collection. Ha ha.
We dont have many toads around here thankfully. And no Cane Toads either. But yes, I do know they can be quite toxic, so I try to keep a watch on my little frog-loving dog.
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03-10-2016 04:38 PM
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03-10-2016 04:51 PM
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Re: Pets as therapy and for our wellbeing
Have just given all the dogs big cuddles and told them I love them. They understand.
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03-10-2016 05:05 PM
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03-10-2016 05:37 PM
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Re: Pets as therapy and for our wellbeing
I used to have a pet rat but he recently passed away. My gf has dogs and while I love them, they are not mine and I don't have a connection with them per se. I miss the positive vibes I used to get from my pet. He was very affectionate. If there wasn't 3 dogs here already, I'd consider getting a Mind Dog (which has the same rights as other assistance dogs).
I used to have horses about seven years ago and found them wonderful therapy. They really are in tune with their caregiver's emotions and like dogs, know how to provide comfort when it's needed.
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03-10-2016 07:00 PM
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03-10-2016 11:22 PM
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Hi @Queenie . My brother in law used to have a pet rat too. Apparently they make great pets and are really quite affectionate and intelligent little things.
I also used to know somebody who had a "Mind Dog". And yes you're right they have the same rights as guide dogs for the blind and are considered an Assistance Dog in every sense of the word. They have legal access to all public transport, hotels, restaurants, public places, etc.
I also used to have horses, but thats a while ago now.
What breed are the 3 dogs already in your household? Its a shame you dont feel you have a connection with any of them, but I guess I can understand that, given they arent really yours.
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03-10-2016 11:30 PM
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Re: Pets as therapy and for our wellbeing
Hi @Former-Member and thanks for replying.
The 3 dogs are a mini foxie, a terrier x rottweiler x wolfhound and a kelpie x cattle.
They are nice dogs and I play with them and all but I miss having my own pet. I looked up Mind Dog's website and unfortunately they have been inundated with applications and aren't taking new ones for another 12 months.
I miss my pet rat very much. He was a very loving little soul.