My Dog Has Become My Best Friend....

[louisa]

My dog is my best friend, too, so it's something we all seem to share here. He does 'get me out' of the house and provide me with a great deal of pleasure and comradeship, but unfortunately he doesn't make me feel safe - he's such a sweet soul he could never protect me and would, more than likely, run away if I was attacked. I also worry about other dogs attacking him, on top of worrying about my own safety. My sojourns with him, therefore, are often beset with anxiety,sometimes extreme, but there are times of pure pleasure too.

I, too, have thought to myself, 'How sad is' this? - that my best friend is a dog. I lost all my 'human' friends a couple of years ago, and remain saddened by the rejection to the point where it still feels painful. However, my dog is nicer, much more fun, and cuddlier, too! XX

 

[IndigoButterfly]

My dog is my best friend too! Until I found this forum I could never understand my very strong bond and love for animals. They just 'understand' they forgive and never judge, they listen and comfort. My dog just knows, when I am upset he comes up to me all dopey with his lovely big eyes staring up at me gently and his tongue poking out (he sleeps like that!) and he shoves his nose in my face until I laugh because he is so sweet and funny. He is just the most wonderful friend ever, so I completely understand! xx

 

[AS1975]

My best friend is a dog....how sad is that?

My dog has been my best friend through some awfully tough times. A big part of it is loyalty, but he just 'knows' when I need a doggie hug or someone to be stupid and make me laugh. I reckon I've probably been where you are at the moment and as you improve, you'll find your dog is still your best friend at times.