Animal lovers know how animals constantly interact with us humans, and how they help us in our lives in countless ways. Here are some links to stories about how animal owners credit their fur babies for saving them: to help stop self-destructive behavior or even to help diagnose illnesses.
Jim Carroll, in his book Forced Entries, writes about trying to avoid heroin, and feeling in the dumps in a beach house. The dog encouraged Jim to get up, get out of the house, and go play with the dog outside, on the beach.
Here's a link to an article on the British newspaper, The Guardian.
It links to lots of good stories.
Animal Magic: How My Pet Saved Me, Sun. Dec. 1, 2019
Meanwhile, we can find ways to return this help from animals.
There are so many animals in need of help.
Here are a few links of ways to help animals.
As always, we are cautious about whom we contribute to.
Soi Dog , Help End the Dog Meat Trade, Sponsor a Dog, Adopt a Dog. https://www.soidog.org/
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