Poll Do You Have Pets / Animal Companions?

[toukon]

I have a pair of Brussels Griffons. They have been a great help to me. I had one when I was assaulted and she was about the only thing I could handle being around. She has learned to read me very well.

If I am upset, she comes to cuddle. If I have nightmares, she wakes me up (which my family is terrified to do).

I got the second one last year and the pair go everywhere I go. I have a doctor's note that says they are part of my therapy, so they cannot be refused at any motel, etc. They even come to work with me:)

 

[DharmaGirl]

Animal Companion

I have a lovely English Mastiff named Moses.

I have a pair of English mastiffs and they are my PTSD dogs. If I start to get triggered I can look at them at know I am safe.

 

[tvzz]

I have cross aus terrier x cocker spaniel... absolutely adorable!

 

[JoAnnD]

I currently am housekeeper to 6 cats.

 

[therapybankrupt]

I have a Cavalier King Charles named Arthur. He helps me when I am disasociating. He barks and barks if he knows I am upset or something is wrong. Arthur knows how to ground and distract me. He is something!

 

[DharmaGirl]

tabby cat named Loki

Great name, Gizmo, I also had a kitty named Loki.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Monster Loki was the god of mischief in viking lore if you did not know that already, but you probably did.

 

[TheLost]

I have a cat and a Rottweiler. I have been thinking of getting a GSD pup to train up and keep my mind occupied as I recently lost my Dad to cancer. I love training dogs so now that Dads away Im feeling lost as I cared for him and keeping him going kept me going. I've no one to go and tell my stories to(not that Im ever up to much anyway) and no one to go and act the goat with so I need something to give me a purpose again.

 

[The Albatross]

Very glad multiple votes were allowed. I have dogs, cats and a fish indoor. I have wildlife I feed right outside my front door. I am surrounded, literally by animals and they give me alot of pleasure.

 

[Harry M.]

My little Yorkie is my savior when I feel I cannot smile for the fear and anxiety. Highly recommend a pet. Wish I could embed his photo but it's not working from Facebook

 

[cherryblossom]

I answered that I love animals but don't own one. It seemed the best fit answer. Whilst I'm an animal lover, my true love lies with dogs.

The ideal answer for me would be "I love dogs, but don't own one"! I think owning a dog would do me the world of good. However, I work long hours and it seems too cruel to leave a beautiful dog home alone. :(

 

[JustBe]

My Dogs and cat are what keep me going every day and keep me grounded. Kira of course is with me 24/7 and keeps me safe and connected to the world while being a buffer between myself and people who may try to invade my personal safety zone which I think is larger than most.