Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend?

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19/07/2019 at 17:37

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Hello everyone,

Animal therapy is known to have a very positive impact on the morale of those who are suffering from a chronic condition. they provide both comfort and companionship!

We wanted to ask you, do you have an animal to help you? If so, what kind? How does oyur animal help you?

Please let us know in the comments! :)

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Lizzie

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I have six cats whom I adore. They are great company and stop me from giving up as they need looking after.

Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-08 20:41:07

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I have a 13 year old cat who is the joy of my life. She was there for me after my dear husband died and if it wasn't for her I don't know how I would have got through the aftermath of his death. Even now she cheers me up with her antics when I'm feeling low. I would be lost without her.

Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-08 22:30:21

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I am 70. My cats are (2) 12 and the other 14/15 she was a stray so we aren't too sure. I must admit if and when they die 😢 I wouldn't get anymore, as like you say, who wouldlook after them. My son has 7 cats and lives in the UK, so couldn't take them; my daughter lives in China so that wouldn't be any good.

Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-09 11:22:24

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@Galion22 thanks for your reply, I'll contact my local branch and see if they can help me

Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-09 11:31:22

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surrounded by animals of all kind we have a 7 acre smallholding 14 german shepherds (some are waifs and strays) ill or unwanted but we love them all 4 semi feral farm cats sheep goats chickens ducks we even have a family of tame polecats in the copse (we keep them well fed and in return they leave the livestock alone) better company than humans at times (certainly bettrt listeners as well )

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Because of chest problems and having asthma animal fur is a big problem for me

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Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-09 15:30:21

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I have 2 cats,,2 ferrets and a new dog, who is totally crackers,,he jumps about and spins around in circles catching his own tail.it is very unnerving when he starts. One of my cats, Dottie is old and when she decides to lie on my bed with me,I struggle to get up, it's like as though she is a sleep inducement,, as she sleeps a lot and I wish that I could spend more time with her, but she gets cross very easily so days.

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Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-10 04:13:24

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10/08/2019 at 09:38

Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-10 09:38:19

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10/08/2019 at 09:45

Hi, I have 4 cats, 2 are 10yrs and 2 are 1 Yr old. I love how they give you unconditional love. My 1yr old ginger cat rubs noses with me and is with me all the time I am home. I have Fibromyalgia, severe arthritis in my lumbar spine region, GAD, under active thyroid and 17yrs cancer survivor. Cats give me pleasure but it's painful when they want to sit on my lap. I have to put a cushion on my legs before they can sit on my lap. Xx

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I am 70 yrs old in November and have had cats all my life. I have always taken in strays and injured cats along with birds and hedgehogs. I miss my last cat Bobby who died 4 yrs ago but l said due to my age l would not have another cat but instead l feed all strays who usually sit in the garden with me. I could not forgive myself if l took in another cat and then l died. Who would look after it (because most of them l feed are not in good shape and definitely are not pretty due to injuries). Having or even stroking an animal is very good for your heart, stress levels, illnesses or loneliness.

Animal therapy; do you have a four-legged friend? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/animal-therapy-do-you-have-a-fourlegged-friend-2901 2019-08-10 14:58:21

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