Does having a pet make you feel happier about your life and yourself?

Question

In general, I am kind of sad for a lot of reasons. This has been for a long time. I wonder if I get a pet, would it help me feel renewed? Does having a pet make your life more worthwhile?

I'm not really into animals but I guess I could find one that would work for me. When I was a child, we had birds. I've heard that people who have pets tend to be happier.

Answer 1

That is a definite yes! Go for it! I was so lonely and sad till I got my kitten. he makes me laugh and gives me alot of company.

Answer 2

i have a cat that i got when i first started living on my own.  he enriches my life everyday.  i would say that a pet makes your life more worthwhile because you are responsible for taking care of it, in addition to taking care of yourself.  a pet would help with your sadness but note that it may not be a final solution to your sadness. i also find that having a pet makes me want to stay in more often, so i interact less socially, and i am fine with that for now.  on the other hand, a pet could drive you crazy and force you to leave the force and get social.  

final asnwer:  get a pet because you are already thinking about getting one.  it wont hurt,

Answer 3

        Did u know that animals r being used as mood elevator therapy in everything from retirement homes to handicapped/disabled people

to prison inmates? Now why wouldn't it work 4 u?! I'll tell u a personal

story...I used to go out with a guy that I wasn't really into.I would keep

him around for 2 or 3 weeks,get sick of him & send him home for awhile.But then a few days would go by & I'd go get him again & repeat

this unexplainable cycle again! This went on for 7 months!!! One day when we were out together we came upon a girl who was giving away

kittens & I took 1 home.And guess what? I never invited that guy back

to my house again! I soon realized that the problem was only that I

just needed another heartbeat in the house...and the kitten was a heck

of a lot better conversationalist... ;-)  Whatever u do,LOVEYOURSELF,

& always remember that the pet u get is totally dependent on U, & will

love u in return!

                                 Cat (yeah that's my nickname,but it's only

                                             coincidental to this...)

                                                        

Answer 4

Yes. Try to get a Labrador puppy.

Answer 5

Well I can honestly say that if I didn't have my dogs I would feel a bit lost and even more alone as I sit here alone while my husband goes to work, but thats different for everyone. If you are depressed and feel you cant take care of a pet then I'd say no it probably wont help, but they truley, if you get the right pet, do help you to feel better. Make sure you get a puppy though dont get like a 6 year old dog for sale because when they are a puppy yeah they may p**p all over your floor for a while but they are so fun!! They need constant attention which takes your mind off of all of the bad stuff. Good luck and I wish you the best!

Answer 6

Hi,

i reckon you should try a puppy. it can bring you happiness and something that needs you to survive and brings you lots of love and happiness!  in return he/she just wants to be loved by you,

best of luck!!

Answer 7

Get a dog ( I like cats too, but u need a dog).  Dogs remind you every day that life is fun and exciting and lets gooooooooooooo....

Answer 8

Yes, is good to have a pet. There are some responsabilities that you have to have in mind, but it is nice to have a pet aroung. A pet to know you and to make you laughs.

But, because you have being hurt by those that you love and because you have not forgive them, those hurts occasional bring you sadness. Your sadness is in your spirit. You need healing. Jesus Christ was hurt many times, but then, He forgave all those that hurt Him. He knew the purpuse of Father God for Him. So, also God has a purpose for you, but you have to forgive all those that have hurten you. Once you do it, chains will be broken and you will feel much better. Ask God for forgiveness and forgive those that have hurt you. Ask for His help. Pray, pray is when you talk to God, like talking to a father, or a love one.

Read the Bible. Romans 10:8-10; Joshua 1:8; Psalms; Proverbs; Isaiah 26:3; Jeremiah 33:3; John 1:10-13; Ephesians 1:3; etc. Look for Jesus Christ. Know your God. Jesus Christ if your healer. Be blessed.

God bless you.  

Answer 9

The only pet you should own is a pet rock, if that.

Answer 10

I'm  one of those people who literally has animal magnetism. I mean i can be walking down the street and a cat or dog in need of a scratching session will just walk up to me and say hi and get scratched for their efforts

As much as I like dogs I can't suggest that you own one  because they are very social creatures that need you to physically be there and bond with them as often as is possible

Were I you I would pick out 2 cats from your local ASPCA ,If you give them a good home they will vastly improve your life simply by being there.