In a recent article in Psychology Today, it was noted that
the relationship between people and their pets is changing. Many now see their
pets as “core family members."
I am one of those people!
Much as I did for my own children, I admit to doing all of
the following for Henry, my sweet dog, a seven year old shih tzu.
I took him to obedience school (didn’t help)
I admit to spoiling him
I’m hesitant to leave him alone.
Yes, Henry is definitely my fur baby, and a core family member.
Are you a pet parent? Please leave your comments below:
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Josie Riviera is a USA TODAY bestselling author of
contemporary, inspirational, and historical sweet romances that read like
Hallmark movies. She lives in the Charlotte, NC, area with her wonderfully
supportive husband. They share their home with an adorable shih tzu, who
constantly needs grooming, and live in an old house forever needing
renovations.
Yes, I am a cat-Mom of 2-Trickster and V-8 (for his mighty purr like the engine:-)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Love the names, Lyn.
DeleteI adopted a year-old cat, Selina, in February. She is wonderful company!
ReplyDeleteAww, so good, Magdalena.
DeleteNot currently. We travel too much these days, and it's hard to always have to find someone or some place to care for pets. Over the years we've had a number of cats, dogs, fish, and hamsters in our house. I don't think fish qualify as fur babies. :)
ReplyDeleteMerrillee, I hear you. My husband and I have 1 fur baby, a dog, and fortunately we have a wonderful family that cares for him when we are away.
DeleteI've had cats and dogs and they have always been part of the family. Nothing is better holding a pet.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, so true. Pets bring so much joy to our lives.
DeleteYes, we have a 12 year old lab. And my life seems to revolve around her needs.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Kimberly. My life sometimes seems to revolve around my dog, also.
DeleteYes, we have a schnauzer mix and he is a Joy! He is 5 years old and he is a little spoiled but he does listen to us. :) My husband makes him food in the crockpot, rice,with chicken and carrots and our furry do, his name is Honeybear loves his food, he also eats crunchy's . He completes our lives, I have always said and will always say "If we were all more like dogs, the world would be a much better and happier place .Thank God for our furry pets. :) God Bless.
ReplyDeleteAlicia,
ReplyDeleteSo well said. Yes,our pets are so loyal and bring us so much joy. Such a sweet name, too. :)
I've always been a dog person, but, when my sweet fur baby died in December, I got a kitten! That was so different! I'm still not sure I'm happy with the change, but, I couldn't let him go now!LOL
ReplyDeleteSorry about your sweet fur baby, Linda. The loss of a pet is always so difficult. So glad you're enjoying your new sweet kitten, though.
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