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If you're lonely, adopt a dog from your local animal shelter. A cat is fine, too.
by dagnysdildo 7y ago
If you're lonely, adopt a dog from your local animal shelter. A cat is fine, too.
- rini17 7y agoExcuse me, this is bad advice. If someone is lonely they will have problem to find anyone who can take care of the pet when they can't (such as when they are away).
- starpilot 7y agoThere are pet sitters and pet boarding services in most cities.
- rini17 7y agoWhich must be usually booked in advance. Really, pet care can't be handwaved off and downvoted.
- starpilot 7y agoLonely people can still plan their lives and act as adults. I'm one of them, a cat sitter is watching my cat right now. In any case, usually having your friends pet sit has to be discussed in advance as well. You have to hand over the house key etc.
- slang800 7y agoPets are not a replacement for human interaction.
- claudiawerner 7y agoNot that I totally agree with GP, but they can certainly help with a lack of human interaction, even if they don't solve the issue.
- starpilot 7y agoThey're not, but they really help. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-social-self/201107/friends-benefits-pets-make-us-happier-healthier https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-social-self/2011...
- jogjayr 7y agoI've noticed that I have far more conversations with strangers when I'm out walking my dog than when I'm out by myself. I've also made acquaintances with the regulars at the dog park. Pets aren't a replacement for human interaction, but they can help facilitate it.