Keeping pets for healing

Every morning we wake up early to exercise. That day, my friend arrived at the sports field later than usual, looking very sad. She explained: Her cat, Miu, had gone missing since yesterday evening, and she stayed up all night, waiting for her to come home. Even this morning, there was no sign of her, and she was worried someone might have stolen her.

Pets help elderly people feel less lonely. They treat their pets like friends.

My friend's story reminded me of Mr. Van (a friend of my father's), a retired official who also owned a Chihuahua named Titop. He recounted: "When I first retired, I was very bored at home, so I decided to buy Titop. Every morning, I take him for a walk in the park, do a few small training exercises, and chat with him like two friends. I feel refreshed and peaceful."

Interestingly, nowadays, owning pets is not just a trend among young people, not just a hobby for those with free time, but for many, it is an indispensable part of life – a place to care for, love, and even confide in, cuddle, and find peace after stressful working hours.

In the midst of modern life with its many worries and pressures, pets have become silent "four-legged friends," always there, ready to wait for us to come home with a wag of their tail, an affectionate glance, or a sweet whining sound, nuzzling their little heads against our legs—so adorable it's heartwarming.

“Just stepping into the house and seeing Mo Ka, my British Shorthair cat, stretching and snuggling against my legs, makes all my worries disappear!” - Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong (a bank employee in the Thai Nguyen Steel Complex) shared. She said that every evening she spends time petting and talking to Mo Ka. During those times, her mind naturally becomes less stressed, calm, and peaceful.

It's not just Mo Ka, Ti Top… who bring joy to their owners; Mr. Hao, an electrician in Quyet Thang ward, also finds joy in raising his Corgi dog named Nau.

He said: "Every time I go on a business trip, I miss Nâu terribly, worrying that my family might carelessly let her get lost or stolen; worrying that Nâu won't be well cared for... Every day I call home to remind my mother, which makes her angry. When I return and see Nâu jumping around happily, clinging to me and showing her joy, all my fatigue disappears."

The beauty of pets helps reduce stress and tension for their owners.

Moreover, through community groups like "Pets Thai Nguyen - Pampering Your Pets to the Extreme," "Thai Nguyen Dog and Cat Lovers," etc., pet owners can meet, share experiences in caring for and caring for their pets, get them checked out, and even organize meetups in parks or in the suburbs.

They not only share adorable pictures of their pets, but also pass on encouraging stories, scientific information about vaccinations, nutrition, and animal behavior learning. From online communities to real-life interactions, the connection grows stronger – people find each other through their love of animals.

Based on research and the experiences of many pet owners: Playing with and petting pets after stressful work hours reduces stress; elderly people living alone feel less lonely, increase alertness and emotional balance; the sense of responsibility for caring for a small creature makes people more positive and self-motivated in their daily lives…

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202507/nuoi-thu-cung-de-chua-lanh-6a7175a/