He's convinced that owning two dogs contributed to his healing. The little miniature pinscher ended up entertaining me to no end, which stopped me from feeling sorry for myself. It opened my eyes to the value of pets. It's such unconditional love. Having a pet like Magnus can help reduce stress.
Some psychologists even use pets to soothe patients.
Psychotherapist Tina Tessina keeps her two dogs and cat in the office for that very purpose though she notes such techniques only work with animal lovers. And there's something about a cat's purr that makes everything all right in the world. I would like to make a donation - click here for donation form. Nathan Adelson Hospice. All rights reserved.