Can Having A Pet Really Help Improve Your Health?
Recently I’ve been considering the amazing benefits I’ve been experiencing since we’ve been acquired by our precious black and white Lhasa Apso pup. I’ve often wondered about pet owners and the sometimes apparent bond they have with their pets. Personally I’ve been a cat person most of my life probably because they are relatively low maintenance, but this puppy has given me a new perspective on pets. I’ve frequently heard that pet owners are more healthy and able to cope with stress in their lives. Could there be some truth to that?
We’ve had Maiaa Black Majik now for about 3 years and I have to admit she is an absolute joy and treasure. As I come home from work and open the door she is there waiting to greet me, tail a-wagging, 15 pounds of pure love and happiness. I’ve noticed my need for decompression has dramatically decreased since she has been with us.
There is something to be said for a cold nose snuggling up to me while I’m engrossed in one or another type of panic. She seems to have a natural way of letting my stress melt away. This little bundle of delight is pure unconditional love. Sure there is the occasional growl when I play tug of war with her. But that never lasts for more than a few seconds. One thing about pets is that regardless of our mood, while they may pick up on it, they do not seem to hold grudges, or bite you because you forgot to feed them the day before. They are truly in the present moment and take what comes their way in stride.
I suspect that if Roget’s Thesaurus wrote it right, synonyms for unconditional love would be: puppy, puppy licks, puppy snuggles, puppy tail wagging and jumping for joy. If I could be in the moment and the NOW for a
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