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Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember29 Jan 2020, 12:51 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Whether you have a pet that makes a huge difference to your wellbeing or you have the pleasure of connecting with animals in wildlife on walks or nearby you! There are lots of ways animals impact our mental health and we have decided to do a whole Topic Tuesday dedicated to talking about just that! We may even share some funny animal memes??! Come along and get involved.

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I'm new here - what is Topic Tuesday?

Topic Tuesday runs from 7pm - 9pm AEST monthly. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator. Sometimes Topic Tuesday will feature a special guest, who is an expert in the topic.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

Topic Tuesday takes place right here! It's text based, so no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the latest posts (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post.

Throughout the session, the facilitator will put questions out for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

What time does this event start in my timezone?

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AEST- 6pm
ACDT- 6:30pm
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Unknown userMember18 Feb 2020, 11:00 pm AEDT

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Unknown userMember18 Feb 2020, 11:04 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

On the carers side we have Dogs Rock 😆 social discussion thread

In response to: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:06 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Hi @BlueBay

I think your kelpie is beautiful she knows when you need some loving its so sweet.

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ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:10 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Hi @Shaz51

I don't have any pets at the moment now days I put out water for the wild birds and they keep me happy. They leave some beautiful feathers for me I leave them on the front gate so others can admire them too.

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ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:17 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Hi @Former-Member
I like how you mentioned lizards I have a few skinks around the home and a large blue tongue roaming around not sure if their still here

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ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:18 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

yes

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ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:22 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

I used to to have days I couldn't get up but my little venus (cat) would come in and tell me she needs her brekkie.

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ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:29 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

I find its their love and helps me to do things like shopping for their food, putting out food, if they get scared to comfort them.

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ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:45 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

I helps me to ground and if I'm outside I try to look for them or a plane whatever comes first.

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ValentineSenior Contributor19 Feb 2020, 1:50 am AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //The pet effect: animals are good for our wellbeing! // Tues 18 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Hi @Former-Member
I didn't make it but I'm going through the comments and there are some great and lovely ones

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