Dogs have a “magic effect” on mental health

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Dogs, mental health

link: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/17/dogs-have-a-magic-effect-the-power-of-pets-on-our-mental-health

 

Canine companions trigger similar neural pathways to the parent-baby bond, and reduce loneliness and depression. Now new pet therapy trials are reporting dramatic effects

Dog Park Action

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Dogs, dogs in dog park, prescott az, willow creek dog park

Some photos from the Prescott Willow Creek Dog Park. I bought a used Nikkor 300mm PF lens from a friend and tried it out today.

Anya

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Rat terrier Anya in our Prescott backyard

Cave dwelling bat

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chihuahua, Dogs

Chihuahua Betty “Bat” in a cave she made from an old blanket.

Our lab mix Shady has passed away

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Dogs, pet loss

She had an autoimmune disease that destroyed her own red blood cells. We worked with Drs Killian and Peters at Prescott Animal Hospital to treat this since September, but Shady was not able to recover.

We adopted her from the Yavapai Humane Society in the summer of 2016 when she was 5 years old. She spent 3 1/2 years with us. Not enough time.

Here are some of my favorite photos of Shady.

Shady and Gary at the dog park

 

Shady running though the snow in our yard last winter

 

Shady being goofy, she liked to roll in the grass

 

One of my first photos of Shady. When we introduced her to rat terrier Suzie Lightning, Suzie showed her feelings by growling and flashing teeth.