Dogs Are the Only Best Friend You Will Need
Darlings,
One word. Dogs.
I adore them.
As Doris Day said once “I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source”
One word. Dogs.
I adore them.
When
I left school due to bullying and converted to home education, my Cavalier Ruby
was by my side all the time. Whether that was when I was doing my school work,
she would be sat on my lap. If I was revising in my room at my desk she would
lie on my bed and wouldn’t move until I did, it was like she knew what I was
feeling in terms of loneliness and didn’t want to leave me. I honestly don’t
know what I would have done without her always being there, also I’m not even
ashamed to admit it but I used to talk to her and tell her everything because
I really did see her as the best friend I always wanted plus she could never
tell anyone and she was a really good listener ha! They say dogs also sense when a
human is sad and I can definitely back that up. I truly believe she knows when
I am having a bad mental day/week because she clings to my side and always
makes sure to smother me in kisses when I come down the stairs in the morning.
Just that makes me realise I am not alone, because I look at her and she is one
of the reasons I keep going every day. And I love everything about her, from
the uniqueness in her spotty cavalier coat to the way she knows when it is her
bedtime, at 8pm.
June
1st 2018, the day when we laid eyes on our Coton De Tulear Teddy and we instantly knew there was no chance we
were walking out of them doors without him in our arms. He had the most mischievous
face we have ever seen especially compared to our Ruby who is the complete
opposite. June 5th we brought home and we just fell in love with him
more and more as he started to show his personality and grow into the gorgeous
(but very naughty!) dog he is now. He completed our family. It’s funny how much
they differ from each other but get along so well and how he looks up to Ruby
almost like a mother figure. Wherever she goes he follows, whatever she does he
has to copy and it really is the most heart-warming thing ever – they have grown
to be the best of friends. They both have been my little best friends and I
just can’t express how much I love them and would protect them with my whole
life.

So as the title says, why are dogs the only best friend you will ever need?


So as the title says, why are dogs the only best friend you will ever need?
Well
for starters they don’t judge and love you unconditionally. You have a best
friend for life who wants to protect us from being hurt because they instinctively
know when we are vulnerable.
As Doris Day said once “I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source”
The
soothing sense of unconditional love they give to you and the comfort of
knowing someone is always there just from the padding of their feet can make
lives tainted by mental health seem just that bit more bearable and a reason to
keep going, for the sake of them. I know with my two dogs they are always wanting someone to stroke them or play with, in particular Ruby who loves cuddles and
really is like a hot water bottle – like my mum says. It is a sense of calm of
that closeness that dogs only want and if you love them and snuggle them then
they are always happy.
Statistics
show that 74% of pet owners reported mental health improvements from pet
ownership. The field of human-animal bond research is dedicated to studying the
health benefits of pets and human-animal interaction. Positive interaction is
related to the changes in physiological variables in both parties, including a
reduction of subjective psychological stress (fear and anxiety) and an increase
of Oxycontin levels in the brain. Science demonstrates that these biological
responses have measurable clinical effects. Specifically, pets and therapy
animals can help alleviate stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of loneliness
and social isolation. Additionally helping people suffering manage their long-term
mental health conditions. Another study conducted in 2016 explored the role of
pets in the social networks of people managing a long-term mental health
problem and found that pets provide a sense of security and routine that
provided emotional and social support. Studies have always shown that pets are
facilitators of getting to know people, friendship, formation and social
support networks.
Caring
for a pet also gives your day purpose and reward, a sense of achievement. It
also helps you feel valuable and needed. It’s a morning motivator as you know
there is someone that needs you to look after them and share your routine. So
if you haven’t thought about getting a pet, go for it! You won’t ever regret it
and it could an answer to improving your mental health and well-being. They
really are the most precious things in the world.

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I agree 100%. Our pup plays many roles. Nurse, professional snuggler and protector. He is at our side day In and day out. Always asking for pets and rubs and treats. Dogs give us so much happiness.
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