As some of you know, my lovely kitty, Schnookie, of 15 years, passed away a couple of weeks ago.

When it happened, I bawled like I haven't in many years.

But mourning morphed into a terrible, deep depression when family matters started to affect me in an awful way.

I had thought I was in store for a long-term depression.

Nonetheless, two weeks out, I adopted another kitty (Sweet Pea) and I'm starting to feel better. I got her from the spca, already 6 years old, obese, and so scared it was extremely difficult just to get her to leave her cage, as the staff told me, her safe space.

I took her home, pet her constantly, tried to acclimate her, little by little, to my apartment, and she's doing very well. I pet her constantly (she's a love bug, loves to be petted at all times) and this has helped my mood. I have some(thing) -though I like to say someone- to love and love me back; someone who desperately needs love and care, both of which I can provide in spades.

So I urge anyone who can, and who is not allergic, to adopt a pet. There are so many at the spca who need homes and mom's and dad's who will look after them. The love that they impart to us is truly healing.

I'm not saying they can magically get rid of BP cycles, but I do believe that they can help when we're terribly low, and even perhaps, help to even us out when we're unstable. I'm not talking about a magic bullet, but certainly a helpful one.

Does anyone else have a furry friend who helps them with their moods?