Tip for Grownups #2 PUPPY!!!!!!!!!

Animals are one of the things that can bring out the kid in all of us. Sometimes in a good way, some times in a not so good way. Whether it is a cute puppy at the pet store, or a video online of a reindeer stealing a man's wife (click here to see!). Whether it is the fear of snakes or the fear of all animals in general. The way animals behave just fascinates and scares us like few other things today.

 

We see a cute puppy at a store and most people (even the cutest puppy could melt the toughest heart) will instantly up the "AWWW" factor. Or for some people, they see a flock of pigeons on the sidewalk and feel the fear of birds push them to the opposite side of the street. Somehow animals bring out the happy kid or scared child in all of us. 

And it's been proven that touching an animal can improve your mood! Dogs and cats have been used for nursing homes for years to improve the quality of life for the elderly. The Red Cross brings dogs to visit soldiers who haven't been home for a while to give them that little bit of humanity. Dolphins have been helping people with disabilities for years, sparking that wonder in the gentle giants of the sea.

When I woke up this morning, I found my dog wanted to play. I instantly went into play mode with him and got him all sorts of fired up. He was scrambling up the stairs, leaping into the air, leaping across the bed (he's a boarder collie, so for those who know, you know how fast that is) , and egging him on was so much fun because he just looked so crazy. I had woken up with a big headache and the desire to get back in bed under those nice warm covers. But the moment he jumped up, I felt instantly better and was smiling by the end. Animals just have the ability to change your mood  that way.

TIP FOR THE DAY: take a moment to giggle at or interact with an animal. Whether it is your pet at home, or looking online at funny cat videos. I know looking at Ninja Chipmunk vs. Cat or Surprised Kitty 
always makes me smile. But icanhascheezburger.com/ and ihasahotdog.com/ always makes me smile. So have fun grown ups! Take a moment to pet or laugh at an animal. It'll make ya smile, I swears!

AND DON'T FORGET TO PLAY!!!