[DIRTYSECRET]

Get a dog.

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[HotKat]

Go to church.

[ladyL]

Actually you are right on target. My husband and I moved into the in law apartment of my daughter's home. We sold our home of 35 years and moved north about 45 miles to a community where we knew no one. Three years later, we still know no one. We left behind a very busy, active social calendar so being physically isolated was a big adjustment. My husband and I quietly suffered mild depression because of this. I am housebound so we were not free to be mobile.

About three months ago, through a long series of mishaps, we ended up with two rescue chihuahuas that didn't know each other but fell in love like brothers. These dogs took to my husband like white on rice. They are his shadow. They nap together, they eat together, they sit on his lap at all times that they are not playing. which they do a lot.

The doctor couldn't have ordered better medicine. We watch them play all day. Husband takes them out several times a day which gives husband lots of activity. I'm happy because husband's happy. I highly recommend dog therapy for loneliness and isolationism.

[GailA]

Have two 4/5 yrs old 12 lb girls, thankfully they get a long well.

The real problem for the younger generation is they’re constantly on FB, and Gaming. My 18 yr old grandson spends way to much time in his room on the computer, only place he has any real social contact is at work. Suspect the college age 2 are the same way.

[Clutch Martin]

“Get a dog”

I’m in between dogs right now. My last dog passed 2 years ago this month. She suddenly developed renal failure at 9 yoa and had to be put to rest. Three months prior she underwent a very serious bout with Pyometra from not being spayed. I will never not spay a female canine after that teachable moment.