Pets for Good Health

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I've been hearing, for a very long time now, that pets are good for your health. I recently read an article that stated that people with pets live longer than people without pets. My doctor agrees with that wholeheartedly. I spoke with him about the passing of my cat, and the sadness that came along with it. He told me that it's very common for depression to follow the passing of a dear pet who has become part of the family. He has a dog that he feels very strongly about and he said it would rip his heart out to lose that dog when the day comes. And he also strongly suggested that I begin thinking about getting another cat for companionship. So, I've decided to go to the shelter later this week and take a look at the cats and kittens they have for adoption. Thinking about this is difficult, but I know once I am with kittens, my heart will melt all over again. Here's hoping one of them likes me enough to call me Mom! Since I donated my cat's carrier after her passing, my niece has offered to give me a carrier. She has enough carriers at her house to start a little shop! And she just bought a new one that's large enough for the two newest members of her family. So she has extras to spare. It will be nice to be the recipient of one of them. I know that most of you have pets, so you understand all of this. And I know that if I do adopt a new feline, I will be taking more pictures than ever before. Because no matter how many I have, I always wish I had more! Claudia