has an animal changed your life?

[lute]

has an animal ever changed your life? saved your life? been a good friend? etc.

[cassiesmom]

Sometimes I look at Cassie when she comes to me for petting, or gives her little meow when she knows I am getting her food ready. And I wonder, why does this cat show me affection? Whatever did she see when we met that day at the shelter? I feed her, I give her a clean litter box, and a place that's warm and safe. I pet her and give her toys to play with, and more hugs and snuggles than she probably wants. What does this cat see in me ? How she has changed me - when I am away from home I know that she is there, and when I walk in the door she will be happy to see me, and after I feed her and take care of her cat box, she will reward me with the comfort of her companionship. To be wanted when I have felt depressed and unlovable. That is a very nice thing to have in life.

[Suki Wingy]

I was kind of indifferent about rabbits til I got Oslo.

[*iluvskipper*]

Yes of course Skipper has changed my life I mean like now that he's gone i really appreciate him more than ever... And I miss him so much.

[binka_nugget]

Yes!

Kai is the reason I'm still alive today. Before he came into my life, I was extremely suicidal. I had a plan and intended on following through. Kai, the family dog, quickly turned into MY dog. He depended on me and I knew that. I fell back into my depression recently (I've been started on medication) and again couldn't do anything because I knew my two boys were depending on me.

Kaedyn's also the reason why I teach obedience and plan on turning it into my career. Right after we adopted him he started showing aggressive tendencies so I was forced to get into trainer mode. If I hadn't put all the hard work (and money!) into his training, he would certainly have been euthanized by now for being aggressive.

[chocolatepuppy]

My RB Mandy. She was the love of my life. Losing her has been devastating and has changed me forever.
Layla has been a lifesaver in that she keeps me busy and gives me a reason to go on each day. Yes, I have three other furkids but they don't need the attention Layla does. She brought happiness back to my life.

[JALB]

I voted yes. I used to be scared of dogs until I met Shelby, a Golden Retriever who lives next door to me. She is one of the reasons why I love Goldens.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I'd say that each of my pets has changed my life in some way, all for the better.

The one that has probably made the biggest change though is my cat, Oliver. I always wanted cats but was terribly allergic to them. I found Oliver as a tiny kitten behind the building I worked in. He was not only small, but he also had a badly injured leg. My boss helped me trap him and take him to the vet. The vet said that Oliver was very lucky we got him when we did, his leg was very bad and another couple days and he might not have been able to save it. According to Oliver's teeth the vet said he was at least 6 months old, though he was no bigger than a 10 week old kitten. The vet also found some old injuries on Oliver that most likely are the reason for his stunted growth (also poor nutrition/ lack of food). The vet was hopeful but told us that there was a chance that Oliver may not grow much more. Despite my allergies after his surgery I brought Oliver home. I planned on finding him a home once he had recovered and had a clean bill of health. I fell totally in love with him and he was forever home with me. My allergies eventually got better and over time disappeared. Oliver did eventually grow into a normal sized cat too. If it wasn't for Oliver I may not have ever known the love of a cat. Now I have the love of 5 and hopefully more to come someday.

[GreyhoundGirl]

She changes my life everyday.

[jackmilliesmom]

Of course Jack and Millie have changed my life. I had an accident about three years back and when my foot gives me trouble now they both sit on the that side of my body at home or when we visit our parents protecting me from accidental bumps and such like. but in other ways I am always happy to see them even if I am in grumpy humour in the morning once they come in to say hi!!! I am in great form for the rest of the day they are amazing.

They love to sit on my knee when we watch t.v. in the evenings and Millie is a lick-a-holic and would lick you to death, she is just great its like she is constantly saying thanks for rescuing me. Jack well he is "JUST JACK" (like Jack from Will and Grace) he is his own man/dog but loves me unconditionally and I love them both for that.

They are my miniture hero's.......

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Tobey was the reason for me getting out of bed when my Dad died. Without his love I wouldn't have coped

[moosmom]

My cat Mollie Rose (age 13) has changed my life forever!! I am a REFORMED cat hater.

My daughter and I went to the Bill Wilson House in East Dorset, VT for a weekend and their barn cat had 4 kittens. Mollie Rose and her twin were laying head to head on the pavement of the barn. My daughter hounded me all weekend long, telling me I needed a pet to come home to. I finally gave in. It was the BEST decision I ever made and she is still with me to this day. My blood pressure is normal, I adore cats. This precious little tortie with a tude turned this cat hater around 380 degrees. I can never see my life without them now.

[Zippy]

Zippy is my heart cat.I love her so much.She is my baby and was my first real pet.She was with me for my depression and my 3 moves.Pumpkin and Zippy cheer me up everday.My bettas have forever changed my outlook on fish.I thought fish were boring and had no personaitly.Shipwreak and Sam my bettas before where great fish but Nemo really changed my outlook.When I got Nemo my love for bettas was born.My female Tugboat got me to fall in love with female bettas.I thought female were ugly and boring Tugster changed that.

[cyber-sibes]

Absolutely! Their love and companionship keeps me going.

[sumbirdy]

Every animal I get changes my life in some way. They all make me happier (and drive me crazy sometimes, too ). I've come to realize that each animal can have a very different personality. They teach me to be nicer, gentler, and to play more often. I know I end up a better person for knowing each one of them.