I’m an old man who just got a dog last year for the first time since I was a boy. I thought I didn’t want one because it required extra, unnecessary responsibility. Also, because the whole “have to feed them with many animals” thing. Setting that last bit aside, I had no idea how much these cuddles meant to mental health. Affection with my number one homie daily brings me more joy than anything else I can imagine.
this post was submitted on 24 Nov 2025
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