Pets as Therapy

Theres something quite comforting about a cat or a dog.


I would say Cats probably give the most to their owners. depending on the cat of course and its temperament.

I have been lucky in the fact that I have 3 cats with very different personalities

One is my Amos a very gentle tortoise shell tabby who I have owned since 2004, she was found in a pet store, last one to be picked. She's such a lovely cat, a cuddly cat who loves to lay on your lap and purr and purr gently. When I'm asleep in bed she will lay on my arm and is content just to be present with me.

She's quite a character when I take my dog for a walk she comes along and walks beside us. Doesn't like to be left alone.

She's very a tuned to my voice and comes when called.
She's also quite talented at the old mouse catching....


I have Missy who's a grey and white tabby she's about a year old now and she is very playful, but also has a nice purr sound when she's attentive to you. Her purring sounds like a car engine, or a steam train.  She's also a great hunter.
Strangely enough she loves to play with anything she can get her paws on. Particularly she loves the milk bottle tops, straight off the milk bottles. So once I've finished and ready to throw out she gets one tossed on the floor, she likes to lick the milk off the top of it.
She's also made her own bed in the evening, and has a special perch she lays in. Towering over all the other pets.

My last cat is Molly she's a Gold and White, fluffy flat nosed Persian cat. She wasn't being taken care of well in her own home. But I rescued her and now she has put on weight and looking just simply beautiful. She's so gentle, loves to be rocked like a baby, loves the security of being rocked. But now her favourite thing to do in the evening is to lay with me on the couch and sit on my fluffy cushions.
She's also the only cat I know that snores loudly. Its quite hilarious to listen to!


Last member of my Furry Family is Pablo my Bichon Frieze x Jack Russell.
He's my baby have had him since 2005 and even though he's not a puppy anymore he still acts like he's a youngen.
His favourite thing to do these days is take a ride in the van when Dad goes to work!
Hes also spoilt rotten both at home with tib bits and out on the road. Dad regularly buys him Sausage rolls etc.
Pablo loves his walks. As dogs do and its great because I know I have to walk him it gets me motivated, and I get in a routine of regular exercise.

The benefits of a good walk once a day for half an hour or so is that it improves your mood.

My Large family have been an invaluable resource in my health state.

I thoroughly recommend having a pet, any pet but a cat or dog or rabbit or horse is preferred.
But something you can tend and take care of.

The fact is when you are a pet owner, you are responsible to make sure they are fed, watered, toiletted, taken care of in the exercise department. Animals give you a reason to get up in the morning, to hang around and put up with quite a crappy situation because they are dependent on you for everything.  Cos lets face it if your not here to take care of them who is?

Yes it costs money to keep animals, but saying that what you get in return far out weighs any costs you may incur.

They make you

• Smile
• laugh
• Provide a sense of comfort
• Teach Responsibility and Maturity
• They prove to be a distraction from everyday problems, and your situation
• They bring Happiness
• Pets make you get out and about, Socialize and Exercise because they need regular exercise.

Another advantage is they are great garbage bins! for leftovers hahahaha

In conclusion I say That having a pet is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. 

And when you rescue a pet you feel even better inside. 

Maybe check out your local S P C A  

you might find that special friend you have been missing!