#pet mental health

[catchymemes]

[qs-23]

Benefits of Pet Adoption for Mental Health and Well-being

Too many animals end up in shelters, and not enough people think about pet adoption and pet care when they need a new pet, leading to the annual euthanasia of over a million adoptable dogs and cats. Shelters take in millions of abandoned, stray, and mistreated animals yearly; when you adopt an animal, you free up space for more. 

A person’s mental and physical well-being can benefit from the social and emotional bonds formed with pet adoption and pet care. According to observational research, having a pet can help alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions. Veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder can reap the benefits of dog ownership, according to multiple studies.

[athomewithhumor]

Finding Joy and Laughter: Embracing Humor in Life with Six Playful Cats

Bobby and Adam’s home is a lively haven for six furry companions who have brought an incredible depth of joy and connection into their lives. Each cat, with its unique personality and quirks, has woven itself into the fabric of their daily routines, creating a household filled with laughter and love. The deep bond they share with their cats not only enriches their lives but also highlights the…

[daily--cats]

[charles-breaks-beakers]

HETEROSEXUAL CIS-PEOPLE LOOK HERE

Snaps my fingers at you as you scroll past this post

Look at me. Listen.

I'm not the best at serious posts, but that article up there reminded me of how important it is that people like you stand up for us. So hold on while I try to get this out of my mushy end-of-work-day brain.

We could fight this fight ourselves for decades trying to reach the equal laws, gender affirming trans healthcare that doesn't have a 2-5+ soul-eating years of waiting time, medical care with equal knowledge of lgbtqia+ bodies, and, what is often forgotten, inclusion in the little everyday areas of life like our way of speaking or things being set up or designed with the existence of queer people in mind.

But you joining in could get us there so much faster.

The power you have as a hetero cis person is that you set the standard for what is seen as the average way of treating us among other hetero cis people. You have been given the power of deciding what's "normal" and I'm begging you to use it.

Richard Green is a great example of to what extent your actions can help our situation, and smaller ways of support still add up to a great impact on society, and could make the days of the queer people you interact with.

Educate yourself before you speak up, but don't be silent.

[typhlonectes]

[megoons-spoons]

Himbs shoes too big for himbs feet

[dxmxuse]

Set up a pet cam today to see what Pool Noodle does when I’m gone. She sat at the corner of my bed watching the door for 5 hours while I was at work

[lovethephotoo]

Nature is Healing to the Soul

[kedreeva]

Hello?? Bug is checking up on you!!

Are you doing okay? Did you drink some water today? Did you take your meds and/or vitamins? Did you go on your silly little walk (or otherwise perform a silly little activity near the sun) for your mental health?

If you tell her one thing you did today in the tags, tomorrow she will show you a special feather.

[the-lovely-little-witch]

These goofballs are my reason for living right now. What are everyone’s favorite small reasons to keep living? Could really use some inspiration right now…

[wittle-tots]

BIG HUGS 2:

♡ the regressors who are no contact with their parents/whole family

♡ the regressors who don't know how to regulate their emotions without their cg/mommy/daddy/partner

♡ to the regressors who can't afford gear

♡ to the regressors who go through life alone

♡ to the regressors who feel like they're a burden to others

♡ to the regressors who need help with things that are really simple for other littles

♡ to the regressors who regress when things are hard or uncomfortable for them

♡ to the regressors who are having to hide themselves and their regression

- you are all so loved and cherished and my account is a safe space for all of you 🫂💕

[bebx]

people need to be more considerate towards animals, especially strays, during new year. because fireworks nonstop until 1 am is actually insane. please fucking think about animals. I promise you, your 2024 and your life will be shit if you start new year by harming animals.

there are reports of animals, especially strays, dying from heart attack as a result of fireworks every fucking year. when will we fucking learn?

[daily--cats]

[bonnie-the-mutt]

yesterday I had to explain to my caregiver that age regression isn't always fun and sweet and safe.

sometimes it's scary. sometimes it's ugly. sometimes it's impure.

though it can be sweet, ultimately age regression is a coping mechanism. it is a form of therapy. it takes work and energy. agere is how I'm rewiring my brain to know that I'm safe and okay now. it's how I teach myself to be a kid, since I didn't get to be one back then. it isn't always a pretty process. it's overwhelming and exhausting.

and that's okay :). age regression is there for you. you can heal and you can grow. we're all on this journey together.

[garbagebinne]