There is a reason we feel happier when we are with our pets...

BrklynLiberal

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Thu Jun-10-10 10:35 AM
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There is a reason we feel happier when we are with our pets...

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Crystal Clarity

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Thu Jun-10-10 10:56 AM
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1. Cool article. But I'm kind of Po'd at my cat right now...

She chased a wild rabbit out into the street where it got hit by a car. :cry: This just happened this morning.

The rabbit has been hanging around in my backyard with his wife/gf for the past month or so. I think the gf may be pregnant too. Now she's going to have to raise those kids as a single mom. :-(

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BrklynLiberal

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Thu Jun-10-10 12:10 PM
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3. That is sad. perhaps you can find an animal rehab center or a vet nearby that can help

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Crystal Clarity

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Thu Jun-10-10 12:41 PM
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5. Thanks but

the bunny died. Fortunately for the rabbit it appeared to be instantly. Still sad though. I keep thinking about the incident and how awful it was. My SO and I buried him in the same area of our yard that we often used to see him and his 'gf' eating/playing in the mornings and evenings.

Sorry. I didn't mean to hijack your thread off topic here. :-(

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BrklynLiberal

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Thu Jun-10-10 01:14 PM
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9. Hopefully the Mommy and her babies will do well.

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Thu Jun-10-10 11:33 AM
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2. Nice article

I know that cats purring has also shown to lower blood pressure. :)

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applegrove

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Thu Jun-10-10 12:39 PM
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4. I went to bed upset yesterday morning. My too cats were all over me. I felt much better.

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SoxFan

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Thu Jun-10-10 02:20 PM
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13. I've been sick today, and the wee beasties have been checking on me

Close my eyes for a few seconds and I am sure to hear rumbles and feel a set of whiskers tickling my nose!

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BrklynLiberal

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Thu Jun-10-10 02:21 PM
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15. Aren't they amazing?

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SoxFan

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Thu Jun-10-10 02:26 PM
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17. "Cat Therapy"

Best treatment there is!

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applegrove

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Thu Jun-10-10 11:17 PM
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18. There is nothing like a purring cat.

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Tripper11

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Thu Jun-10-10 12:53 PM
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6. My dog gives me "head hugs" when I get home

She is so happy to see me everytime I come home. She nuzzles her head against my leg and just leans into me so hard she almost knocks me down. Her tail is wagging away! She just hugs like crazy!
Today it was particularly nice after a real shit day at the office too!
So good article, but I already knew :-)

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fizzgig

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Thu Jun-10-10 01:06 PM
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7. what a pretty girl

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BrklynLiberal

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Thu Jun-10-10 01:15 PM
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10. What a sweet, sweet girl. I know that she must enrich your life.

Edited on Thu Jun-10-10 01:16 PM by BrklynLiberal

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Gidney N Cloyd

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Thu Jun-10-10 02:24 PM
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16. My yellow lab's a 'leaner', too. And always in a huggy mood.

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N_E_1 for Tennis

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Thu Jun-10-10 01:07 PM
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8. I miss my Dog

Always felt when i petted him he took away all my troubles and took them to him.
Died of cancer six years ago. Never replaced... cannot be replaced.

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BrklynLiberal

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Thu Jun-10-10 01:16 PM
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11. I miss my boy too. Every minute....

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N_E_1 for Tennis

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Thu Jun-10-10 01:51 PM
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12. Tears are dropping

for your Dog and mine, maybe for us.

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BrklynLiberal

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Thu Jun-10-10 02:21 PM
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14. Me too.

Just lost him 2 weeks ago....

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janx

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Thu Jun-10-10 11:24 PM
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19. I'm always happier with my dogs than with others...

It's about time to hit the hay with them now. They comfort me so much!

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