I have 14 (!!!!) furry and feathered friends...it's an occupational hazard. They are all so therapeutic for me because besides love they give me something that grounds me everyday. Responsibilities that I can't...won't...ignore no matter how I'm feeling. I may not bathe or eat or...but they always get the care they deserve.
And special thanks for mentioning the SPCA (or Humane Society)! There are SOOO many loving critters looking for their furever homes! Already spay/neutered, vaccinated, and temperament tested...