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

outlanderSenior Contributor18 Feb 2020, 7:26 pm AEDT

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

Mm positive impacts atm arent happening so much but previously they brought alot of joy and conpanionship when things were really tough @Former-Member

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CheerBearSenior Contributor18 Feb 2020, 7:28 pm AEDT

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

I felt that feeling of being missed by my creatures when I was away too @BlueBay. It's a lovely feeling 😊

How beautiful with your lab soldiering on @frog ❤

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

Unknown userMember18 Feb 2020, 7:29 pm AEDT

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

Hi @Adge so great to have you here and I'm so sorry you didn't get the reminder notification. Also sorry to hear what a tough day its been but hopefully sharing in this discussion around animals and pets we are passionate about helps shift your day!

Wow! Thats a lot of birds and I love that the cat feels she rules the roost. Having something like a love and deep interest in birds- sounds like that can have a really positive impact and even just from the plenty of learning involved in knowing all those species

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cutiepiekittySenior Contributor18 Feb 2020, 7:32 pm AEDT

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

Hi. Just got home and arrived

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Unknown userMember18 Feb 2020, 7:32 pm AEDT

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

Hi and welcome @Former-Member and Holly!!

Ooo there are some great positive impacts being shared here tonight. The aspect of caring for your pet or animal seems to be a common one. How do people feel when they are in charge of another being in this way? For me it does help with a sense of purpose and trust which I feel is good for wellbeing, would others agree?

Other great ones coming through are: the comfort they bring, protective feelings, entertaining. Communication is another good one - sometimes having an animal around ot just talk to without judgement is theraputic! Whether at home or on a walk for instance!

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frogSenior Contributor18 Feb 2020, 7:32 pm AEDT

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

Hi @Adge I had the same issue with the notification. Glad you made your way here anyway after what sounds like a very hard day. Hi @Former-Member good to see you too.

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Unknown userMember18 Feb 2020, 7:33 pm AEDT

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

Hi @cutiepiekitty and welcome!

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CheerBearSenior Contributor18 Feb 2020, 7:35 pm AEDT

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

Hi @cutiepiekitty 🙂 Do you have an animal (or two or more) in mind tonight?

Definitely agree with the communication aspect of owning a pet @Former-Member. Animals never judge and always keep secrets!

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ScooSenior Contributor18 Feb 2020, 7:36 pm AEDT

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

Hi everyone,

I have had birds, dogs, mice, goats and cats.
Dogs were probably my favourite but I now have a cat who has captured my heart big time 😻

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cutiepiekittySenior Contributor18 Feb 2020, 7:36 pm AEDT

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

Thanks @Former-Member I have my 2 cats

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