I'm reading about how social isolation is very harmful to health, even as much as smoking, and I'm worried (which is unhealthy on its own ) I've been thinking of getting a pet for a while, probably a cat or two. I am almost certain that a cat would help improve my mood. I look at pictures of cute animals all the time to cheer me up, and always used to play with the family cats when I lived at home.
I guess the reasons I've avoided doing anything about it is that
* I'm anxious about actually going to a shelter and talking to people and finding one
* I'm afraid to make a commitment to take care of it for its whole life. What if I move etc?
* Also I'm not sure what I would do if I go on business trips, etc. I don't have any friends reliable enough that I know they could take care of it while I am gone.
Anyone else get a pet? Did it improve your mood?
I guess the reasons I've avoided doing anything about it is that
* I'm anxious about actually going to a shelter and talking to people and finding one
* I'm afraid to make a commitment to take care of it for its whole life. What if I move etc?
* Also I'm not sure what I would do if I go on business trips, etc. I don't have any friends reliable enough that I know they could take care of it while I am gone.
Anyone else get a pet? Did it improve your mood?