I'm curious about the benefits of having a loving pet to reduce stress and for piece of mind.
I know some may be allergic to pets for one reason or another, but I would like to hear how members feel about their pets.
Animal Lovers ....show me your pets... Just a Hug from them brings peace.
I have horses,dogs, cats, SEE PICS BELOW they all bring laughter & joy every day! 
Its easy to enlarge the pics. Can't wait to see yours!!!!
Each one has a story how they have saved me from falling or just be my legs for a day. All my beautiful furry angels r here to help us grow and live with what ever our illness. They are always by my side & always add a giggle for the day! Share u story & u precious pet/s!
Whether or not someone is allergic to a dog or cat depends on their gut flora. If it s balanced they do not have such allergies. And the allergy can be dealt with by selecting a different pet, I have four dogs that are hairless, or taking antihistamines. I would be lost without my four tiny dogs, on bad days they lifted me no end, they are not demanding, they are loving patient loyal and never let you down. They also give you something to do, somethign to take your mind off of yourself, and structure to the day where you have some chores you must get on with.
Hi Carmel,
so lovely to hear about UR cute little hairless pups. At least u don't have to worry about fuz every place. Im very happy to hear u have them to keep u happy & hoppin.. Well a slow walk..until UR thru healing from surgery.
They start out UR day with a bang and always they r there for us.
Interesting to learn that the gut flora can cause allergy reactions to pets. Would like to learn more.
Hi Hope. I had researched this about the gut flora and biotics etc a lot and then last week there was a documentary on about it saying that different biotics help with different things, the ones you usually find in live yoghurt help to protect against allergies for example, so if you are low of them you are more likely to be allergic, if your gut is well, populated with them then you should not get allergies. They were investigating some children who were allergic to pets, peanuts and all sorts and found this was the reason.
My dogs are now aged 7 and one is 9 - the father, would not be without them, give me so much love, joy and do reliee stress but I think the most important thing is that they give structure to the day. It is very easy when you are ill to say you wil stay in bed all day or sit around just feeling sorry for yourself, but if you have to take them out or feed them etc it keeps you going. I have a big garden so they can play out there, dont need to be taken for walks, and it is lovely to play out there with them. The little pink one loves to fetch the ball and bring it back to be thrown again. They all h ave their diferent personalities and give a loit less stress than human babies.