February 20th has been named Love Your Pet Day, though the origin of this special day eludes me. I’m okay with that. Most good pet owners love their pets every day, right?
| Best Kitten Smile! |
That fact got me thinking. This day has something in common with Mother’s Day because sons and daughters love their mothers every day, too. (Nod your head up and down.)
Still, it is fun to have special days to lift our loving or caring to new heights. Most of our days are busy and sometimes we just don’t find the time to stop and smell the roses, let alone do something special for our pets, our mothers, our friends, our bosses, our co-workers, our dads, our siblings—well, you get the idea.
But, I digress. It is Love Your Pet Day and I am going to take the liberty of renaming this special day. The new name: Love A Pet Day. That way, if you don’t have a pet right now you can still celebrate the day. You could adopt a pet, offer to take a neighbor’s pet for an extra walk, swim, or trot—some pet owners are immobile themselves—help an animal in trouble, donate time or money to your local pet or horse rescue organization.
| Jerry Gallegos volunteers! |
True, our pets love their food, but they love us, too. Let’s spend a little extra time with our pets today. That’s a win-win and we will all benefit. Most medical professionals agree with that concept. Some go as far as stating that having a good pet can add years to your life.
“The interaction with and love received from a dog can also help people stay positive. The mere act of looking at your pet increases the amount of Oxytocin, the ‘feel good’ chemical in the brain.”
We have a red-speckled Australian heeler that likes to jump into the river to retrieve sticks. He is also very fond of catching a ball. He will do that all day long. In between the ‘active’ fun, he’s content to lay at my feet while I add another chapter to my current novel.
| Charlie in the West Dolores River |
What kind of pet do you have/want?
What do you and your pet do together that you both enjoy?
Thanks for stopping by,
Cricket
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This is nice Cricket. I have had 4 cats. All of them Calico. Love them all. Three have now passed on and I'm down to one Luna. She is just like a little puppy…following me around and sleeping at the foot of the bed to be close.
The other 3 were just as loveable. Miss them too.
Currently, 3 kitties reside with us, all chosen by my husband, one at a time. Lily Langtree, a lovely tabby with white patches, who is 16 and would like to be alone to sleep and needs to be thoroughly petted several times a day. Cruickshanks, who is 7, a ginger cat, and would prefer to be the only cat in her domain. Sedona, a gorgeous long-haired tuxedo, only a year, who wants to play with another cat. Neither of the other two will satisfy her desires. Cruikshanks can barely tolerate her and would prefer her to leave. Lily thinks she is fine as long as she stays quiet and sits in the same room, a room that Cruikshanks is forbidden. I have not lived without a cat for the last 55 years. I never will.
Thanks for your comment Debbie. Luna sounds sweet and cuddly. I am glad you have her and she has you.
Loved your comment! I learned something new about you today. (Didn't know you were a cat owner.) Yes, cats, like people, each have unique personalities, that's for sure. Okay, so hubby selected the kitties, but who named them?