There’s something so soothing about a pet. (You pet owners know what I mean.)

Maybe it’s their soft, furry coat or their comfort with being themselves that can be so settling. But I think it’s the feeling that no matter who you are, how much money you have or what you look like, they’ll love you unconditionally.

It’s something I felt with my first dog who passed away earlier this year. And how I feel about my current love, a 5 year old mini lop rabbit.

The world can be as chaotic as it can be. I could have papers piling up on my desk and emails crowding my inbox. But when I see him cleaning his floppy ears, those things don’t seem to matter. For a moment, I’m at peace.

Why am I bringing up my furry friends?

Aside from the fact that I adore talking about them, there’s also a point to this brief ode to my pets post. Pets have a positive effect on our mental health. Two of our top posts this week is all about that and more. Read them and you’ll see what I mean.

Also, I hope you all had a wonderful Veterans Day and have a great weekend!

Mental Health Service Dogs

(Mental Health Humor) – You’ve probably heard of service dogs. But how about mental health service dogs? Chato B. Stewart’s validating the power of pets with this post delivered always with a side of humor to boot.

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