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Originally Posted by CFrance
Wednesday is National Puppy Day. From CNN's 5 Things newsletter:
" Cuddle your furry friends! It's National Puppy Day. Research shows that dogs are an important part of our health in different ways -- from being the best motivators to giving us routines. One recent study even found that dogs can help reduce pain among patients suffering in the emergency room after just 10 minutes. They really do help when things get ruff!" |
Research should show that there are many, many people who don't appreciate dogs as you do and would be very upset and suffer greatly as a result of being confronted by the presence of a dog in the emergency room. Dog lovers, and I am one, generally don't realize how many people are allergic or have been traumatized by dogs. The mere presence of a dog can cause stress, anxiety, high BP, fear, etc. One person's " emotional support dog" is another person's trigger for health and safety issues.
By all means, celebrate your dog. But don't be surprised or upset that not everyone feels like celebrating with you.
Have a nice party!