Thankful Thursday – for all the furry friends…
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I miss my dog. She’s still alive and kicking, so don’t go feeling too sorry for me, but she’s a family dog and thus resides with my parents. I miss having a smiling furry face bound towards me when I open the door and I hate the empty spot on my lap where she used to snuggle (even though the Mister is a pretty good stand-in 
) I was able to spend some much wanted time with Teddy (don’t judge, my brother named her) this weekend and realized again just how much I love her. This week, I’m thankful for my dog.
I’m thankful that…
She still gives me kisses, even if I yelled at her 30 seconds prior
She’s always excited to see me
She senses when I’ve had a bad day and lets me wipe my tears on her ‘coat’
She hasn’t run away
She pretends to listen when I talk to her about my problems (I’m telling you, she’s perfected the ‘i care’ face!)
She adds to my healthy lifestyle
Wait, what?
No, Teddy isn’t a nutritionist or personal trainer, but ” for nearly 25 years, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits,” the article “5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health” on WebMd explains. In fact, “people with pets have been found to have lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels when compared to people who did not have pets, even when matched for weight, diet, and smoking habits,” according to the article, “Physical & Medical Health Benefits of Pets” on peteducation.com.
In addition, “dogs have been shown to reduce blood pressure in a number of populations. Studies in women undergoing stress tests, have demonstrated that the presence of a dog had more of an effect on lowering blood pressure than the presence of friends.”
I know all the walks Teddy and I take together have certainly only helped my fitness and health initiatives. So while cats may provide some of the benefits I listed above, I don’t know of many that will willingly walk outside on a leash!
Teddy
She asks that you please excuse her grassy hair, the paparazzi snapped this photo only moments after she finished playing catch
Do you think you pet has contributed to your healthy lifestyle? Are you a cat or dog person? What is the name of your furry friend?
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