{"id":60772,"date":"2011-07-18T20:59:12","date_gmt":"2011-07-18T20:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/wholeliving\/?p=60772"},"modified":"2011-07-18T21:10:51","modified_gmt":"2011-07-18T21:10:51","slug":"5-ways-pets-make-our-lives-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/wholeliving\/2011\/07\/5-ways-pets-make-our-lives-better.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways pets make our lives better"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This past weekend was my ferrets 7th birthday.\u00a0 In honor of that, here are some ways pets make our lives better. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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1) Pets give unconditional love and loyalty. The wonderful thing about animals is that they see beyond any faults and offer affection.<\/p>\n

2) Pets help you practice patience. <\/strong>Training and cleaning up after your pet teaches us to slow down and accept things for what they are.<\/p>\n

3) Pets teach you compassion. \u00a0By caring for something other than ourselves an act of service is committed. \u00a0Caring for an aging or rescued animal requires compassion and understanding.<\/p>\n

4) Pets show you how to trust.\u00a0 Your pet trusts you to keep them safe and fed.<\/p>\n

5) Pets help you enjoy the little things.\u00a0 Their excitement and zest for life teaches us to enjoy ever moment.<\/p>\n

More on pets:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do Pets Go To Heaven<\/a><\/p>\n

Spirtual Pet Lessons<\/a><\/p>\n

Who’s More Eccentric Dog Or Cat Owners<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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