# Pet pictures! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 8, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105 "2020-09-08T15:32:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 647
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105/647 "2021-09-04T22:32:17Z")
> [@SurrenderDorothy](#): > > The dog was just at the vet’s following an apparent cardiac episode. So it’s no more walks, keep her quiet, and keep her out of the heat because another episode would likely be fatal. On one hand, that sucks. I planned on having her at least a few years and still do and will do everything in my power to make it happen. On the other, having taken many senior animals to the ends of their lives, the idea that she could just die suddenly one day from having too much fun is a lot better than a slow and painful decline. She’s a happy, healthy, active dog who loves her life and if it’s that way right to the end, it will be a blessing. Helena is just totally adorable – I’m sending virtual hugs & scritches, but please give her real ones for me. And I totally agree with your philosophy. Dogs don’t view death the way we do, and their beautiful love of life should be fully indulged as much as reasonably possible. As for the cats, meh, I’m a confirmed Dog Person, practically an honorary Dog myself, and to me the cats look like they’re glaring and contemplating murder. Many cat lovers would probably agree because they somehow find it endearing. 😉 > [@Precambrianmollusc](#): > > This was Mac when it was food time, well his idea of food time. Mac is adorable, too! One reason I love this thread is that, as I said before, just looking at these beautiful animals is good for the soul. There’s a reason that therapy dogs exist, and why they’re effective! There’s also the fact that studies have shown that having a dog in the household, especially if you live alone, helps you live longer (and, I would venture, makes you happier) … [https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/health/national-dog-day-2021-benefits-of-dogs-wellness/index.html](https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/health/national-dog-day-2021-benefits-of-dogs-wellness/index.html) --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105)._