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Mental Health Month: Pets & Mental Health

User Profile: Kate
Kate May 7th, 2018

Week Two of our Mental Health Awareness Month celebration is all about family. For many of us, our pets are like family members too! They provide us with affection and companionship when we need it and are always willing to listen when we have a bad day.

Many of you have already met my cats, Subaru and Leonardo DiCatrio.

Share a pic of your pet and tell us how they have positively impacted your mental health and wellness.

@Emirson2018 @MissMeghan @Eccho @Emsworld @Laura @Jaydenishere @Bear228 @SupportiveMonkey46 @fluffyunicorns84 @AnyaS @summertimesamness @onedirection1213 @rose @eccho

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JaydenIsHere May 7th, 2018

I don't have any pets :( I really want to get a corgi though someday

User Profile: MonBon
MonBon May 7th, 2018

@Kate

I can't add a picture at the moment. But my cat is an emotional support animal ESA who helps with my migraines and insomnia :) (and loneliness)

May 7th, 2018

This Precious kitten, always knows what needs to be done. Wakes you up with purrs and cuddles when doesn't feel like the greatest day. If she thinks you are feeling lonely, she will meow and bring you one of her toys, so as know she is looking out for you.

Likes dressing up in human clothes like jeans also, silly kitty at times :P They do make us laugh!

Being a cat parent is very rewarding, and has been said a cats purr can help those with anxiety and those who find socialising more challenging. heart

@Kate, Leo looks so cute as a Uni-cat

Can't wait to see others pets

User Profile: TortueDesBois
TortueDesBois May 7th, 2018

@Kate I love your cats, but prefer mine ;)

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

@TortueDesBois

So cute and floofy!!!!!

May 8th, 2018

@TortueDesBois

Such a handsome boy kitty. Really like the gif on him heart

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User Profile: Laura
Laura May 7th, 2018

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Kate OP May 7th, 2018

@Laura Coco!!

User Profile: Teagan
Teagan May 7th, 2018

@Laura

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Teagan May 7th, 2018

@Laura Coco!! I keep thinking "Glen Coco. Four for you, Glen Coco! You go, Glen Coco!" -hopes you get the reference-

User Profile: CaringBrit
CaringBrit May 7th, 2018

@Laura awwwww its cocoa sooooooo cute think got the name right

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

@Laura

The bestest type of coco!!!!

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Teagan May 7th, 2018

This is Louie. I swear I got a cat, but am convinced I have a dog. He comes when called, sits when told, begs for food, always wants to be center of attention, and is even the size of a small dog. He knows when I need a friend and loves to snuggle.

@Kate

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

@Teagan

I love Louie already!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing about your awesome cato

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User Profile: CaringBrit
CaringBrit May 7th, 2018

heres my dog Mitzi who sadly was put down jan 12th as she was getting worse health wise but although she was not registered as an emotional support she was that for me cuddled me when i was down she assosiated me gaming or netflix as cuddle time so would nudge my hand making me stroke her to calm me she wanted to be the sole support when she nudged my hand he used to get under it and lift it up so it ends up on her she was very clever in knowing when she was needed and if it had ever gotten to a crisis point shed bark until i rethink and avoid the crisis shes deeply missed

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

@CaringBrit

Mitzi is so berry cayuuuute!!!!!

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CaringBrit May 8th, 2018

@summertimeSamness ikr she knew it too got all the attention lol

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User Profile: AnyaS
AnyaS May 7th, 2018

Sadly I don't have any pets (yet) but I have always wanted a dog!

Here is the Australian Labradoodle I have always wanted!

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

@AnyaS

That is an awesome dream doggo!!!

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AnyaS May 9th, 2018

Hehehe tenkos sam sam cheeky @summertimeSamness

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LeetheUnicorn May 8th, 2018

This is my dog her name is Ivy! She's literally like my best friend, she listens to all my problems (even if she may not understand what I am saying or talk back to me) and is always there to make me feel better when I am down! It's amazing what animals can do for our mental health!

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

@Eccho

Ivy looks like the bestest doggo!!!

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

My kitty!!!

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May 8th, 2018

@summertimeSamness

Such a beautiful cat heart

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summertimeSamness May 8th, 2018

@FluffyKittens86

He likes to sleep in laundry baskets xD

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