My Australian shepherd Rusty became my service dog. He knew just what to do - make sure I did not walk too slowly, lie down where I had to step over him to reteach myself balance, get me out of the recliner, and take me for joyful walks. He was my only companion for 3 years after my beloved husband Joe died & I had to sell or give away all the other animals and move from my heart's home on 10 acres to an old house trailer in a rabbit warren trailer park. Here he is the day we moved in, saying "Thank you for remembering to pack the dog." When I met John, Rusty took him aside & explained to him that he was going to have to take over, because Rusty couldn't live much longer. John understood every word Rusty thought to him. I will miss him forever.

Animals dogs cats consents you're not well you must keep moving not moving you will get rusted
I walk a lot today I walked 10000 steps today and yesterday

Rover, a Great Dane and Buddy a Shih-Tzu are my care givers along with my wife, Christine. Rover walks me everyday no matter the weather, when I tremble at night in bed, he will lay across me to help me stop shaking, he is such a gentleman. Buddy is my healer, he has to be in lap or on my chest when I am having a bad PD day. Life is good with pets as family.

I have found my dogs and my cats to be very perceptive. After my son’s death, I was sitting on the side of the bed, crying silently, and all of a sudden Callie. My little poodle, jumped up on the bed, came to me and licked the tears from my face. I was so touched. I only have one cat left out of three and she is a rescue from the garbage outside my friends house. She was the tiniest kitten I had ever seen in my life. When she was able to eat, I had to have her. She fit in the palm of my hand. She is so attached to me and wants to be near me especially on my lap or in my bed. I spoke very soft and motherly to her as a kitten close to my face and even now after 14 years when I speak like that to her she reaches up, looks me in the eyes and touches my face with her paw . I think she thinks she’s my baby and I guess she is. I’m bed she has to be up near my face. I guess I taught her that when she was a baby but her whiskers always tickle me and keep me awake so I’ll put out my arm and she’ll snuggle next to me , so I can get some sleep. They bring such joy and peace to a person always giving so much love. I agree with the other person that messaged about this question. I love the sound of her purring it does bring a sense of calm and helps me to fall asleep. I just wish there was a magic pill to prevent them from shedding their hair everywhere they decide to lay, especially on me. I now lay a thin throw on a certain side on top of me when I sit in my chair because when I’m near my chair, she’s right there waiting to jump in my lap & that helps to keep the hair on the blanket and off of me and can be shaken outside, and of course washed when needed. Works for me.
Carol

Helpful emotionally. Particularly if you're single and live alone.

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