Want a Great Relationship? Get a Pet!

Dear Broken Hearted Girl,

I was depressed a couple of years ago and I decided to get a cat. ALL of my friends were against the idea because they thought I would become a 'cat lady.' But I knew that I needed someone in my life - a companion - that I could see every single day, pet, hug and talk to (yes, I do talk to my cat from time to time when there's nobody else there). I must admit that owning a pet helped me form a routine, helped me find my smile, and most importantly, forced me out of the house and back into the real world! (You have to leave your house to buy cat litter, cat food, go to the vet - and my cat walks on a leash, so that helps too).

And now all of my friends are 'cat people' because, admittedly, they love the little guy, and I get to say - "I told you so!!"

If you're thinking about getting a pet, do your research and then if you can, go out and adopt one from the Humane Society or another local shelter. She'll be so glad you rescued her and hopefully she'll rescue you right back!

-MJ