Ptsd And Pets

[Aribear]

I love small animals... Ever since I was able to get them on my own, I have always had something. Even though it grosses some people out, I love pet mice. I have one now that watches TV on my shoulder. I have a dwarf rabbit too. When I am able to, I hope to a medium/large dog in addition to my little guys.

 

[faraway]

I've always connected better with animals than humans, too. Right now I have a cat and he's the only friend I've had for the last 3.5yrs (although I've had him for 13yrs). When I feel suicidal, it is the responsibility I feel to him that keeps me alive.

 

[conceptuelle]

Yep! I was obsessed with animals when I was a kid, I had pet chickens and I taught my favorite one to ride on the handlebars of my bike. I spent all day every day in the summer with my horses. I felt like they were like me, they did not understand cruelty or anything harsh and were just completely transparent.

I love cats, they make me feel calm and happy. My ex took the cat and I cannot get one now as my life is not stable, but I hope I can in the future. I often visit my friend near my school just to play with her Persian kitten. It always makes my day better and all the stress melt away.

 

[confusedcaregiver]

I can definitely relate. I opened up a species conservation group and I take in a ton of animals a year. I also captive propograte at-risk and endangered critters. So much easier to spend time with my dogs or lizards than other people...

 

[IndigoButterfly]

I love this forum. Nobody has ever understood,i mean really understood, my deep love and connection to animals. I have always loved animals more greatly than humans, felt a strong attachment to look after and love them. My dog is my world, and I have also spent my life rescuing injured animals.I am vegetarian,desperately hoping to be vegan oneday. I love animals so much, they are just perfect. They never fail to make me happy and loved,aswell as comforted. Animals are always so willing and loving no matter what, and I am so grateful to them for that.