Animal therapy....spikol's new pet
 

Animal therapy

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I've noticed that since I got my new hamster, Tinsel, my mood has been much better. He's such a sweetheart. Great personality, and the way he runs around in his hamster ball is just too cute for words.

The fact that pets are good for depression is kind of a no-brainer, so it's no surprise that Eli Lilly has decided to jump on the animal-love bandwagon. From the Indianapolis Star:

Eli Lilly and Co. today is touting its sponsorship of Support Partners: Canine Companions. The program is designed to help people incorporate dogs into people’s recovery from depression. Actress Linda Dano, who won a Daytime Emmy in 1993 for her role as Felicia on Another World, leads the program. Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant Lilly is a co-sponsor with Psychiatric Service Dog Society. The nonprofit works with mental-health consumers who wish to train their dogs to assist with the management of depression.

“Taking your dog for a walk can help you get some exercise,” said society president Joan Esnayra in a statement issued today. “Teaching your dog a new trick can give you a sense of accomplishment. Even petting your dog can help with your recovery by relieving stress and anxiety.”

No mention of hamsters, but jeez, why not? Check out this photo (via Baruchito.com) of a bebeh hamster. It leaves me speechless -- and happy

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Ahhhhhhhh he is so cute!!!!!! Enjoy....:)

Thanks for the link on the canine's too.:)


Hugs, Nikko:hug:

Tinsel is adorable! Its like our tortoises. They keep me company especially Daisy Mae AKA Mazer. She wanders around the apartment. Right now she is sleeping in a pile of packing peanuts next to the couch.:D

I've got to get me one.

Thanks for sharing.

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Just love this post, bless you:) :) Sue

Aw, what a cutie!! We had the most adorable Russian Dwarf Hamsters when my kids were little. We ended up w/ a pair (don't ask!) and they had the tiniest little babies, they were s-o-o cute. They were smaller than your average hamster. I'n not saying yours is average, however... :D .

I'm crazy for all kinds of animals, as is my daughter!

Enjoy to fun!!

Hugs, J.