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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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Interesting reading in the media on pedigree dogs as prices doubled on breeds over the Covid-19 crisis. The rescue homes have been overwhelmed with abandoned dogs of all types. But I still believe a good avenue is people advertising their unwanted pets in gumtree, I was amazed how many were free to a good home. All had injections and house trained!

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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 2020-08-18 10:37:57

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@JazzyC Hello Janet, I'm sorry to hear you've lost your furry companion. That's wonderful that you're looking to rescue! Fingers crossed that you find a new friend soon! 

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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 2020-08-18 15:05:32

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Thank you 

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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 2020-08-18 17:42:44

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I have a rescue cat. Shes everything to me. Shes always by my side sleeps in her own little bed. Dont think I could cope without her company. Xx


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Hope you find your own furry baby. Good luck honey I'm sure you'll know at first sight love xx


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On bank holiday monday my boyfriend of eight months asked me to marry him. I looked at all the beautiful engagement rings. At last I choose one white gold with a sapphire surrounded by diamonds. I've not been able to wear it as the jewellers didnt have my size. So I'm waiting excited. Now I'm saving hard as I want my boyfriend to wear a ring too. Then I will get down on one knee to propose. Just hope I can stand up again x


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Congratulations, lovely hearing such good news x


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Thankyou Granbear your very sweet cheers xx


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Congratulations Linda Blacker 

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I think having a pet helps company, always happy to see you when you get home especially when you have receive a bad day or bad news my friend was told that he had Cancer. He fort it just so he didn't have to leave the dog and the cat. He said that the animals seems to know about the cancer because they seem to be with him more. 

Dogs are very faithful even when you have to tell them off when done something wrong they will always find time for you. 

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