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Well, the picture below is how I thought I would be spending this weekend, chilling with the dogs 🛋️ at home but…
Life seems to have a way of shaking things up😲, when you least expect it, right?
If you read last week’s newsletter, you’ll remember I was babysitting our daughter’s rottweiler (plus her cat) and also fostering a rescue pup named Tank, a product of the California fires🔥.
The house was feeling like the home of Dr. Doolittle🐾🤪. Even Plato was a tad overwhelmed. I was doing everything I could to wear out Tank.
Then my brother Rob and his wife called and said they were ready for a new dog so, Tank the rescue and I flew to Virginia✈️🐶. Say hello to your new dad.
Watching Tank settle into his new home reminded me how much pets can do for us, especially as we age. Adopting a pet isn’t just about companionship — it can actually improve your health❤️.
🐾 Purpose and connection
Caring for an animal brings routine and responsibility. It can reduce feelings of isolation and may even delay cognitive decline.
See Tank under the table? He helped both my brothers win at chess😆🐾. Sadly, their victories were both against me! I will demand a rematch.
🧠 Stress relief (with a side of barking)
Sure, pets can be a handful — chewed slippers, midnight barking, muddy paws. But those small frustrations provide stimulation, laughter, and even mild problem-solving, which keep the brain engaged and emotions more resilient.
Rob figured out another way to wear out Tank, cruising late at night in his electric chair.
❤️ Lower blood pressure, higher oxytocin
Simply petting a dog has been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase oxytocin — the “bonding hormone” that makes us feel loved and calm.
Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or even a loud little parrot, having a pet can challenge you, calm you, and bring unexpected joy.
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