Focus on recovery
A dog does wonders for your mental health - and I should know
This article based around the premise of pets as therapy tells the story of the benefits to the author of owning a dog as an aid to her recovery from depression "I've been struggling with periods of the worst depression I've experienced for many years. It's at such times that the companionship of animals can offer welcome respite both from the troubles of human beings in general and of this human being in particular".
Story by Clare Allen in the Guardian 2/09/2014 click HERE to read full article