[live2ski66]

Or how I call mine, Bugsy. Bugsy is a cat, yes a cat, and in terms of assisting me through my BPD, MDD, and Anxiety there has been no one or nothing more effective and loving. Prior to Bugsy joining my life, I attempted twice, and it was always an option in the back of my mind. Since Bugsy adopted me, he has showered me with purrs and unconditional love. When I'm off, he is there for me. When he is scared, like he has been these past few days because we are moving, I'm there for him.
Ending it will always have its allure. The thought of no longer having to deal with all the garbage is hypnotic. Bugsy has changed the reality. Every time I think I would be better off elsewhere I think of Bugsy, and what that would do to him. No one would ever take care of Bugsy the way I do. Taking care of him is one of my most important priorities. Even when I'm in the pit of depression, I know I have to crawl out of bed if only to feed him and clean his litter. He helps me realize this, he'll quietly meow next to my ear, he'll gently paw on my face until I get up. It might take a few tries throughout the day/night but he always succeeds. He gets his food, I get my meds and some food, and we make it another day.
I'm glad ADA includes Psychological/Emotional Service Animals. Yes, my cat doesn't resemble the traditional idea of a service animal ie a seeing eye dog, but Bugsy is just as necessary and valuable.
When Bugsy adopted me we thought we would have the traditional human/pet relationship. How wrong we were! We have an even more special relationship.
If you struggle like I do, with a biological family that doesn't believe in mental health, with very few acquaintances and fewer friends, with a disease that is constantly trying to beat you, you may want to look into how some furry medicine may help you.

[possum220]

Sounds like Bugsy is a great companion. So glad he can get you more focused on the outside. Cats make great people. Purrfect.

I have had cats in the past and my P'doc makes the occasional reference to my getting another cat, but the landlord doesn't allow pets. I don't know if we are allowed service pets in Australia.

[Bark]

Originally Posted by possum220

Sounds like Bugsy is a great companion. So glad he can get you more focused on the outside. Cats make great people. Purrfect.

I have had cats in the past and my P'doc makes the occasional reference to my getting another cat, but the landlord doesn't allow pets. I don't know if we are allowed service pets in Australia.

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There's a distinction between assistance animals and emotional support animals. If you have the latter, you don't have any legal rights, but you can put a request to your landlord.

[StarStrike]

Bugsy reminds me of my Jack Russell Terrier, Cleo. She's always by my side. When I'm upset, she acts really silly to make me laugh, when I wake up crying from a nightmare, she licks the tears off my cheeks and I give her a hug. When I don't feel like doing anything and I'm sitting there like a couch potato, she somehow encourages me to play. She gets me out of the house when I can't muster up the strength to go. When she's scared by thunder, I hide under the bed with her and we can be scared together. When fireworks are going off, I'll whisper softly in her ear. When she is sick, I'll nurse her back to health. I found an emotional companion and a best friend in my dog.

[Verity81]

Aww that post really tugged at my heart strings. I have a cat who is my fur baby lol she is always up for cuddles and purrs me into submission to get them I love her dearly and she has definitely helped me thru dark times

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