Pets and Depression

I would like to know how many of you find that your pets are sooooo understanding when you are depressed???

My dogs have seemed to sit a little closer, or lay their head on my lap and look up with understanding, or even lay next to me while I was in pain and recuperating.

I just need to say that I appreciate the personality of pets when I feel down.

I would enjoy hearing your pet stories if you have a minute to share.

Blessings!

My beagle, Abby, knows when I need her. She will come over and put her chin on my hand and rub her face into my chest. When I am feeling sad I will lay her by me and just hold her and I feel so much better. She is such a sweetie!!!

When I was going through a bad time my brown tabby cat helped me forget things for a while.  She would curl up on my lap, looking so relaxed, it made me feel a bit better.  She always has a lot to say and is funny to watch sometimes.   I really like animals, especially during the last few years.  They're one of the few things that make me happy.

Welcome Bodysong!! . . . thank youfor sharing about your cat. I bet she purrrrrrs away. One of my dogs trys to purr !! Its kindof funny . . . it comes out like he's holding his breath from coming out too fast.

LOL Gretchen . . . Lucy want to play . . . she's trying to get you into a game with her. She must be a big dog too!!

my cat does that to me, i swear she has a sixth sense because she knows when i'm down. she will jump on my lap or lick me, when she generally keeps to herself. she's such a sweetheart.