What Pets Can Do: Health and Healing

@artscaping They really are very special little companions, so loving. I still think of him a lot, and it was 2006 when I had to put him to sleep. My daughter was the person who wanted a dog so together we scoured breed books and decided on a Cavalier. She was in 5th grade at the time, my son was in 6th, so lots of kids in and out of the house. I wanted a very non-threatening dog and he surely was.
JK

I have a tendency to get anxious and overwhelmed when life throws alot my way. My husband and I have 2 dogs, a Maltipoo (Tucker) and a yorkie (Emmy). They are my little Angel's. Emmy is by my side all the time to comfort me. Tucker he left me hug on him when I feel the need. Animal therapy is amazing. I would be lost without my Fur babies

I have seen that dog's are being trained to treat PTSD.

Hi Pet Lovers:

I just read this article from Mayo Clinic about pets being used in hospitals. Take a look at it and let me know if you have experienced pet therapy at a medical facility,

Thank You Colleen! Iwas going to ask you if something like a Pet Picture thread would be ok to start.
As soon as I figure out how to load a picture of mine I will start it again.
Blessings
Sundance(RB)

@sundance6- I have the same problem about loading photos- uploading or downloading all means the same to me. My gal Brandy left us two and 1/2 years ago. I've had many pets but she was special. She saw me through many cancers and treatments and knew just how to help me when I was ill. I should have shared her with others more than I did to help, like in retirement centers. She was a cross between a lab and pointer. I miss her every day.

As we think about the healing powers of animals, I thought you might enjoy the movie, "A Street Cat Named Bob." It's based on a true story of an addict who is adopted by a cat (named Bob) and a story of the power of music and animals in the healing process. It is available live streaming on Amazon Prime (and perhaps other live streaming services). Also available as a book. Here is a link to the movie trailer,

@hopeful33520 Im making a list of movies Im going to watch This will be one today along with The Kings Speech

I always get the goose-bumps at the end of the King's Speech, @lioness!

@lioness @hopeful33250 The King's Speech was really good, now that you mention it, I would like to see it again.
My daughter was writing for a blog in NYC when it came out as a preview for critics and she was invited to see it. Colin Firth and I think some other cast members were in the audience too. I think that was the best assignment she had while writing for that blog. She usually did restaurants and other lesser things. Of course getting a free meal when you review a restaurant isn't bad either. 😉
JK

Here's a story about the Peregrine Falcons at Mayo. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRqSXbESiLs