7 New Best Friends to Help Your Mental Health

Kristopher Keyes
2 min readJun 22, 2022

Cute + Cuddly=Calm

Photo of 7 puppies laying on a ledge
Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash

So, you love dogs, huh?

That’s terrific because they truly are amazing animals.

What’s your favorite breed? Terrier, Maltese, German Shepard?

It doesn’t matter what breed you choose. The important thing is to connect with your cuddly canine and enjoy life together.

Long walks in the park, tennis ball toss, frisbee tricks, and the classic tug-o-war with an old sock tied in knots.

Sounds euphoric, doesn’t it? Of course, it does.

But what do you do if you can’t have a dog?

Your landlord won’t allow them. You can’t afford one. You tried adopting but a more suitable family is selected.

What now?

Who do you share your life with? Snuggle on the couch with? Who’s gonna interrupt your nap by licking your face?

Who will lower your stress after a long day at work? After an argument with a friend or family member?

The good news is…the answer is a simple one.

Now, granted this isn’t the perfect solution but it can help maintain your mental health.

Think about having a daily reminder of the connection and inspiration a dog could…

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Kristopher Keyes

I write to be free and share to help others. Enjoying the journey one day at a time.