Hi everyone I'm new on Mayo Connect. I saw subject and just new it was something I know so well- value of a pet. This is gonna probably sound bad but I currently have 15 dogs, 1 cat, 1 rabbit and a duck. They are my fur and feather babies.My animals have done so much for me. I've had a rough life I have MD, Cardiomyopathy DID, biopolar and RPST just to put out manor problems. Anyway each dog is special and unique in so many ways. They are always my best friends, they can make me smile on the worst day. Taking care of so many animals has shown me what I am capable ,how strong mentally and physically I really am. They even now when I am physically having it rough day. They will help me stand when I struggle getting up. I am 43 and currently going to school to become a canine behaviourist. So dogs and humans can wonderful, respectful, bonds. I'm not rich but I my situation work because we help each other tremendously. I'm always told I have to many animals but comments like that cause rough days. I could go on and on but no one wants to hear all that. I just had to say I value my pets just as I do my family. Thanks for reading and letting me share