Comments on: Dogs and depression http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:26:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Allergy and Immunology in North Carolina http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-49921 Allergy and Immunology in North Carolina Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:20:09 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-49921 Great post, very comprehensive! Yeah, people often believe that an animal will cure depression. If only that were true - there are so many that suffer from depression and so many animals that need homes. Great post, very comprehensive! Yeah, people often believe that an animal will cure depression. If only that were true – there are so many that suffer from depression and so many animals that need homes.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-15505 Lindsay Stordahl Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:33:28 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-15505 You are right. Tons of animals are being surrendered because of job losses, unemployment, etc. I hope more people will volunteer to help friends and family members with dog care and I hope those who need help will not be afraid to ask. Thanks for writing this post! You are right. Tons of animals are being surrendered because of job losses, unemployment, etc. I hope more people will volunteer to help friends and family members with dog care and I hope those who need help will not be afraid to ask.

Thanks for writing this post!

]]> By: Abbey + the girls http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-15495 Abbey + the girls Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:13:39 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-15495 With the economy in recession, job loss, unemployment etc depression is something we will see more & more in family members & friends It is also leading to an increase in animals being surrendered to resuce organisations. Looking after the family pet is one area that is easily managed with support. I didnt mean for owning a dog and mental health as being overwhelming but it is an extra consideration when purchasing a pet but definitely doable :) Thanks for all the comments on this issue. With the economy in recession, job loss, unemployment etc depression is something we will see more & more in family members & friends It is also leading to an increase in animals being surrendered to resuce organisations. Looking after the family pet is one area that is easily managed with support.

I didnt mean for owning a dog and mental health as being overwhelming but it is an extra consideration when purchasing a pet but definitely doable :)

Thanks for all the comments on this issue.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-15425 Lindsay Stordahl Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:18 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-15425 Tammy, there's a lot that I never thought of before as well. Tammy, there’s a lot that I never thought of before as well.

]]> By: Sam http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-15423 Sam Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:49:48 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-15423 Reading your article reminded me of a funny bit of prose I read in the book, Cracked Teacups by B.E. Moore. In it, the author shares humourous insite into people and pets as well as a piece, also funny, on how to choose a pet. You all should read it. It's great. Reading your article reminded me of a funny bit of prose I read in the book, Cracked Teacups by B.E. Moore. In it, the author shares humourous insite into people and pets as well as a piece, also funny, on how to choose a pet. You all should read it. It’s great.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-15422 Tammy Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:30:39 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-15422 Great article Abbey! My husband has dealt with serious depression, but before he ever had pets. I've never thought about how this might affect the health and well-being of pets! Your suggestions are great - and really made me think! Thanks for writing it Abbey - and Lindsay for sharing it! Great article Abbey! My husband has dealt with serious depression, but before he ever had pets. I’ve never thought about how this might affect the health and well-being of pets! Your suggestions are great – and really made me think! Thanks for writing it Abbey – and Lindsay for sharing it!

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-15420 Lindsay Stordahl Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:42:21 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-15420 Yeah. People don't think about how much added responsibility a pet is. They only think about how the pet will make someone feel better - which it would, at least temporarily. No one can argue with that! Yeah. People don’t think about how much added responsibility a pet is. They only think about how the pet will make someone feel better – which it would, at least temporarily. No one can argue with that!

]]> By: Apryl DeLancey http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/10/11/dogs-and-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-15405 Apryl DeLancey Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:56:35 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4562#comment-15405 Great post, very comprehensive! Yeah, people often believe that an animal will cure depression. If only that were true - there are so many that suffer from depression and so many animals that need homes. Great post, very comprehensive! Yeah, people often believe that an animal will cure depression. If only that were true – there are so many that suffer from depression and so many animals that need homes.

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