I have 2 american eskimos and they actually make life a lot easier. There is always someone to talk to in the middle of the night and they force me to get up in the morning. I highly recommend dogs!

I would be lost without mine too. It is hard when they have to go out but like Laurene said it works cause it forces you to be active. Me especially when we go camping i have to get up put my shoes back on put their leashes one and actually walk them. It hurts at first but by they time they are done I am somewhat functional.

Oh, I would be lost without mine! I actually just got another, as our older dog is my husband's 'pal'. Yes, they require attention and I have to get up and physically take them "out" to the yard. That's good for me, too, though. There is a reason dogs are recommended for therapy; I believe they are very good 'medicine'.

Eleven years ago I rescued a Great Dane!! He was my rock, best friend, comforter and had unconditional love for me! I got him around the time I started getting fibro and he got me through some pretty dark days and was always by my side. Unfortunately I had to put him down from old age two years ago and it still hurts today!! I thought I was rescuing him but in the end, he rescued me!! I honestly don’t know if I’d be here if not for him!!!

I could not make it without my dog. He is a comfort to me.