The Power of a Pet | Rustin Moore | TEDxOhioStateUniversity
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- Dr. Rustin Moore tells us about zooeyia which includes the the power of the human-animal bond and the benefits of having a pet.
Dr. Rustin Moore is the dean and Ruth Stanton Chair of Veterinary Medicine in the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Dean Moore is a board-certified equine surgeon and has extensive experience in teaching and mentoring veterinary and graduate students, research & scholarship, and providing academic and scientific disciplinary leadership. An award-winning alumnus of West Virginia University and a two-time graduate of the CVM, he returned to lead the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, rising to executive director of the College’s Veterinary Medical Center, associate executive dean and then dean. The CVM has a particular interest in serving the community, and Dean Moore has a special interest in the power of the human-animal bond and zooeyia, the positive health benefits (physical, emotional, behavioral, social and psychological) on people by interacting with animals.
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Around 5 years after my wife brought our first dog home I realized that I smiled every day because of them.
After my dog passed i felt so lost i had chest pain i realy felt brokenhearted
My sweet Maltese terrier died 6 weeks back, I empathise. It is a terrible hurt. I cry every day. Take care. XXX
@@lilchula4ya it took a few months i just got a chihuahua puppy and i feel better about the situation but i still miss my fooey all the time
Yes 💙 Me too
I know that condition all too well. Love and sympathy from Poco and me.
@@lilchula4ya Had to put our 13yr old Bichon down yesterday. I feel like vomiting & have cried non-stop since yesterday at 600am. I lost my husband and this was his mother & dad's dog. Havent felt this pain since his loss...20yrs ago. Not sure if I will make it....
both of my cats (now passed) REALLY helped me with my anxiety and depression. i miss them so much
alison grace why not get another two :) would be amazing for you we need that love , weather it's from animals or humans 😃🙏🏽
whether, not weather.
Weather or snow
@@lucyk9136 that wasn't a necessary criticism
@@Will324Murph was inspiring Alison.
Every TED talk should end with an introduction of the speakers pets.
Todays TED-Talk: Highly complicated maths!
"Oh, and thats my dog Bizzy, by the way..." :-)
I agree!
I agree.
Unfortunately not all people can take care of pets just like some people aren’t meant to have kids. You have to love and take care of animals not just treat them as an object
Damara Barnes Amen!!
You have many rights to say that
You know i had 2 birds and i treated them like my mom and dad but my family thought that they were useless objects that sqwack around the house and 1 day they sold them which is why when i grow up i will become a vet to hlep birds and animals and buy some of my own 1 day
Ziad Aly I hope you do become a Vet! That’s wonderful that you have such a big heart and wanna help animals! We need more humans like you!! I commend you, good luck with everything! 😊
@@nunyabidnazz2311 thank you and to you as well
@@ziadaly2115 People like you make this world a better place.
Pets help keep you feeling loved, grounded and sane in a world where loving and caring for each other in general, feels as though it is diminishing with the burgeoning pressures of day-to-day living.................................May God Be With You.
Four dogs, three cats, a parrot, a lizard, and four laying hens... it takes a village to raise me :)
Love your family! Cool
You are well loved
My single mom made sure we had a pack of dogs to take care of her two girls, when Grandma died, the dogs were our babysitters, and we were old enough (I was 11) to take care of the basics. And do our homework. Etc. But we had no less than 7 dogs after that and she taught us to not answer the door or talk to strangers so the dogs kept strangers away. We had a large backyard so plenty of room to play. And we had cats too. And they would sleep on the couch or in our beds. I learned that life is no fun without animals. Later, I married a man who only had cats growing up. But for some reason, our cats are all very needy and demanding. He won't allow the dogs inside so there's that. I also have chickens, meat rabbits, geese, turkeys, ducks, and goats for meat milk and eggs and companionship, they are amusing. The geese are great lawn mowers. He won't do any butchering, so that's my job. He also won't milk. But he used to wonder who I was talking to outside and now, after 17 years he talks to the animals. There was a time, he would be driven nuts as the animals (cats and dogs) would follow him around the property but he hasn't complained about that for many years.
You have created a beautiful family 🤍
My dog Cooper died at the beginning of 2018. He was 12 years old and everyone who ever met him fell instantly in love with his warmth and vivacious playfulness. Since his sudden passing, I've found my depression and anxiety have steadily gotten worse. It's strange to think that him getting excited when I came home or waiting by the bathroom door for me to come out or my bedroom door to greet me good morning had such an impact on my state of mind. I remember when it was the hardest for me, he was always by my side. But, now that he's not here on this earth anymore, I find it so hard to be alone with myself. I can't motivate myself to do anything. I miss him. If I think about him too much, it feels just like the moment he left.
lj. I know what you mean. Sheila passed away after 13 years and my depression and sadness is overwhelming, Sheila was my life. My Beautiful Rottweiler.
It really hurts alot, doesn'tit?I light a candle and looka at their puctures when one of my cats dies.I usually endup crying my eyes out any way.💔💔💔💔💔
My dog makes me so much happier in so many ways! Unfortunately, I am often more anxious because of the lack of acceptance of pets in so many places. When we travel, he needs to go in a bag, as if he was an object. I cannot go to a restaurant, to the grocery store, to the movies, to some people's homes, in public transportation, etc. with him, so I either stay home or suffer for leaving him alone. I hope some days pets are as accepted as members of our families. To most of us, our pets are like our children.
My dog Hampton looks after me. Every night he sleeps in my arms (94 lbs lol) he spends time with me most of the day making sure that everything's cool with me no matter where I go he follows me if I lay down he lays down. If I sleep in the morning and don't wake up until 4 in the afternoon just as an example not that I really do this, he will also lay in bed until 4 in the afternoon with me. Hampton is my best friend. He knows it. He knows he's loved
Reading this today and was going to "like" it. But I already did at some point! So today I Love it! Love and miss mine so much. Don't have another. Yet!
Same 💙 💙💙
:/ i have wiwhoa guinea pigs. I think they lowkey know how little damage they can do. But sometimes i see bugs & scream at them. When i walk into the living room (where they stay) one runs towards me like what is it hooman? Ill nibble them/ it/ whatever to death 😤👹(😇), while looking all cute & miniature size. The other one must be like yeah, idk, thats it for us, if something happens to her. Idk, hes the one i call a meathead :/. Welp, at least they have each other. He does follow behind the other one when approaching things.
Animals connect with us on a universal level.and the bonds are powerful.
No words of communication needed..it is all thru our communicating by are very acts of kindness..which in turn our pets sense and return.
Pets have primal instincts and tuition.😀
His point about homelessness is SO important, we need more shelters to accept animals. When people aren’t familiar they will often look at someone who is homeless with an animal and think of it as selfish, what an awful life for an animal. In my experience, and like this doctor pointed out, they love these animals like family. They will make sure their animals eat before they do, they will go from org to org trying to get them medical care if it’s needed. Instead of trying to force these people to give up their animals, we need to be taking them in. They also provide them hope, love, a purpose, they are necessary for that persons well being.
Great talk, that story about Molly almost made me cry, it just hit me out of nowhere for some reason.
Gabriel 9193 What about homeless people who have dog allergies or phobias or are uncomfortable around dogs? There are MANY such people. Forcing them to be around dogs is unfair.
Gabriel, I couldn’t agree with you more! Wonderfully stated! Their’s always a “Debbie Downer” to come in and ruin such a great idea! But I commend you!!
@@defendersofhumansandthenat7378...That problem is already solved. There are hundreds of homeless shelters in America who do not take in pets. So if someone who is homeless who does not have a pet or is allergic or uncomfortable around them, go there. The ones who do have pets then go to a shelter that they can bring their pet along. It's just getting shelters to start realizing what pets mean to people and start accepting the animals.
@@defendersofhumansandthenat7378 as kipper points out, there are already plenty that don't allow pets. But even a room division could solve that. One side for people who don't like or who fear animals. Or are allergic.
You might even be surprised how many people would love to get over their fear. I've had people approach me with my pets that they feared, asking if they could touch, safely interact, and help them with the fear. I've had this with pet snakes, and also with my Chow Chow, which is a breed many fear. Sometimes, just seeing someone who doesn't seem intimidating themselves (me) with these animals can encourage that moment of bravery and breakthrough.
P.s. i used to be horribly allergic to cats and am happy to say that it's gone, and I've since had 9 cats come through my life.
I adopted my dog 2 save his life, I wasn't thinking of my own. He ended up costing me every cent I had & then some when I took out a loan when he got seriously ill but I still consider him the best thing that ever happened 3 me. I love u Zeus! 💖🐶💕
U are a great lady! I have a huge debt because my sweet Maltese terrier was disghcsed with a liver mass. She had a big surgery plus chemctherapy tablets & all the tests, but sadly she died 6 weeks back. I must repay £4k & I am sick & uhable 2 wcrk. But I did what I had 2, & I am pleased I did all I cd 2 save her life. She deserved the best care, & I made sure she received it. I miss her terribly!
glamdolly20 I’m so sorry for your loss and all you’ve been through.
I don’t know where you are but it is worth looking into organizations that can help you with these bills, there are non profits out there that sometimes do this. It’s a lot of research and calling, but if you’re successful it can be worth it. I would just google animal organizations, non profits, help with vet care debt, etc. and put your area. I don’t want to say it’s a given and get your hopes up. I have worked with homeless people in the past trying to get vet care for their animals, and I came across organizations that only help once the charge has already happened. I know you’re not homeless, but if you are low income or your debt to income ratio is not good then you could qualify for something like this.
I love my cats vet, we’ve been through several vets and I finally found a great one. And while they’re a little less than other vets, they’re all just so overpriced it’s really unfortunate. Just like human medical care, it should not cost this much to keep people and animals healthy and alive.
Good luck to you 💜
Same...and I can't think of a better reason to be in debt. I would have given her one of my kidneys if she needed it...if it would have saved her life. We fought to her very last minute and breath 💙 My precious baby 🐩
Yes!!! Time to wake up! They are family!!
as a person with aspergers i gotta say sometimes i can be non verbal or just cant understand humans but if i meet a dog i know that i dont have to speak or even communicate and that animal will still treat me like a living being. humans are getting better but if your non verbal at times or just getting overloaded, petting a dog or cuddling with a animal is great.
adamshattuck1985 Harari videos
As someone with BPD who sometimes feels like I have no boarder and others emotions get to me and i can't block it and easily feel overwhelmed and agitated because of all the noise and light and feelings- I feel similar. Animals don't talk and demand you respond within 0.5 seconds with an appropriate answer , being considerate and empathic and tell whatever is polite and comforting and accepted etc etc. They just ask you to maybe pet them or NOT pet them.....but they are so much less complicated......I don't know if that is similar to what someone with ADHD etc experiences.....
Throughout my life (like many people commenting here, I imagine) I've been so lucky to live with dogs, each individual was magical, beautiful, profound. They've been some of the most treasured people in my life. They're just the most wonderful creatures. They're our friends, siblings, guardians, therapists... They make us laugh every day, they give us kisses every morning, and are the best adventure buddies in the universe. If I had a religion, it would be dogs. :)
I couldn't agree more 💙
Couldn’t agree more!! It blows my mind how intelligent, caring, compassionate and loving animals are! I just taught my dog hand signals and he’s almost 4 years old! Guess you can teach an older dog new tricks lol! He’s also made a great impact on my nephew who is Autistic. To anyone reading this, You, yes you, are a smart, beautiful, unique, person. Their’s no one in the whole world like you! You’re special beyond belief and more precious & valuable than the finest gold! You’re wanted, needed and loved! I hope you have an amazing day!!
I have 11 dogs and they are like children. I also have a farm and I love my livestock. All my pigs, cows, donkeys, sheep, rabbits and my mule have their own personality. I grew up in the country and always had animals. I am an introvert and always talked to my animals. I still talk to all my animal friends and we have make believe conversations. I am chronically ill and my doctor said the farm has saved my life. I would be lost without my animals.
@Pudgy Mutt how beautiful! I grew up as an only child on a farm in Alberta, Canada. I considered all of our animals as my personal friends. House cats 🐈⬛, barn cats 🐈 pigs 🐖, ducks 🦆 chickens 🐔 (which I used to hypnotize after I read how to do it in one of my monthly OWL magazines) geese, who I made sure I'd be the first person they'd imprint on. It was quite the scene with a 7 year old walking around the yard with ten baby geese following me in a straight line 🐥🐥🐥🐥 cows 🐮 dogs 🐕 turkeys 🦃 horse's 🐎 🐴
and even the gophers out digging up our pasture 🦦
Animals have been the only "people" whose never let me down. They love me even when it feels like no one else in the world
I forgot to mention mice! 🐁 I can still remember the poem I chose to read when I was six years old in Grade one
I think mice are very nice
Their tails are long
their faces small
they haven't any chins at all
Their ears are pink
their teeth are white
They run about the house at night
They nibble things they shouldn't touch
And no one seems to like them much
But I think mice are nice! 🐁
However sad I feel, I'll cheer up right away upon seeing my cats. ❤️
oh my god i was in a domestic violence situation while also having a substance abuse problem, i didnt want to go to rehab because i was worried about my cat who was really attached to me as I was to him, I completed my 6 months only to find out the day I got back home that my cat had DIED 2 months in to my treatment. RIP Teddy I hope you knew you were not alone in your final moments, I did not abandon you, I always worried for you. :(
That breaks my heart:( I'm sure Teddy knows. Hugs...
What you wrote here shows how tender you are, maybe in time, you can make room for another little cat in your world. Heal well.
Aidyn Z I am so sorry, this is heartbreaking. I hope you’ve gotten out of the relationship and are working through the trauma, abuse can really has much longer effects on people, it’s hardly as easy as just getting out. I’m so sorry for your loss, and I hope you’ve been able to open your heart to another animal. They don’t replace them, but they do help us heal and there are so many that need homes. Good luck to you 💜
Dervla murphy become a foster mom.. in his honour. And HE KNEW ALL ALONG. YOU CHOSE TO BE TOGETHER. HE NOT ONLY HELPED YOU, YOU HELPED HIM TO GROW AS WELL. YOU’LL NEVER BE APART. I just had a tarot reading other day. Snowflake, our poodle in childhood ~only sane member of “family” - is one of my guides. I am Not joking. Makes Absolute sense to me, I Knew the Truth of it. Growing up I had Snowflake and my grandmother. And I made it, because of them. Don’t worry about Teddy, not only do we all know Everything on the other side, but you were always connected while he was on the planet. Still are. He Sure wouldn’t want you to be unhappy ~ would he? You did the Best you could. Didn’t you. Could you have done any better? Probably not; were all basically doing the best we can w/ the info and experience we have. Have Fun!
I have 2 cats. They help me with my PTSD and my hallucinations. I know it isn't real if they ignore it. When I have an episode they comfort me. I can't describe the amount of times these cats have kept me alive. I've been told to give them up so that I can get a house that will have space for my baby. I'd sooner take to sleeping on my sofa with my partner for the extra space than to lose my cats. I will not get rid of my cats.
Stacey Hunt my dogs help me with my ptsd similarly! Hope things are well for you!
Whoever is asking you to "give up" your cats is wrong, and should stop harassing you. Enjoy life -- music! Cats! You tube!
Stacey Hunt That is remarkable, and makes so much sense, but I’ve never thought of that. I know they help with all kinds of things, but hallucinations are a big one. I’m so glad you have that! And I hope you will always have pets. And I would never give mine up either. My worst fear when I was pregnant was my child might be allergic, and thank God he wasn’t! Cause I could not have made that decision! But if someone is allergic to cats, instantly I know I couldn’t date them. My sons best friend is allergic which is difficult. My son has autism and it really is his only true friend and he needs that. They’re 10 now, they’ve been friends since they were 3, and he couldn’t start coming over and staying long periods of time till the past year. When he was little and he’d come over twice I had to send him home shortly after he got here cause he was just a sneezing mess and I couldn’t let it get worse, that broke my heart, he didn’t want to leave and my son was upset. Recently he’s been so much better and has only had to take meds twice. I do have to put my cats in the bedroom, which is fine for a few hours, I’ll hang with them or they’ll sleep. But unfortunately the boys want to do a sleepover, and I’d prefer it over here, and my son also just can’t sleep anywhere else, he always gets upset, but I just couldn’t keep my cats locked in overnight. As long as he’s not in the same room with them he’s even okay, if they get out for even a little bit he starts sneezing.
So yes, never give them up, and I’m so glad they’ve helped you. PTSD is not easy, and I’m sorry you’ve had to endure that. Lots of peace and good health to you 💜
ofcourse not.
Good for you. Adoption is forever!
Beautiful. Mad world when we need pets to keep as sane.
What we can do is treat Animals , all of them with much more respect and care.
Be vegan
Dia yes!!
@@markhull4232 It's not only "eating animals" that is the entirety of the issue. What about lab rats (and monkeys, cats, rabbits, chimpanzees? etcetera). They are treated SO unfairly - injected with toxic chemicals, poisons, cancer, etc., which results in horrible deformities... before a lonely (and very likely painful and torturous) death.This (and the fact that no one cares about them) really p!sses me off. How is it fair to do these things to _any_ living, breathing, _feeling_ - in other words, sentient - creature?? (Yeah, I know, I know. The argument is "Well what if _you_ had cancer?? Wouldn't you want a cure?" My response is: WHAT cure? There has not _been_ a cure, and there is not one in the foreseeable future. There may not _ever_ be a "cure." Which means all of this cruelty is fruitless. ) It's madness; I can't imagine being sadistic enough to want to experiment on any one of these poor creatures. Murderers are treated with more respect. The injustice is glaringly obvious to anyone with a heart. God is surely looking down on us and scratching his head in sadness and frustration at our ignorance, idiocy, and cruelty.
I am pleased to announce that I contributed to this talk's translation, and the Portuguese-BR subtitles are now available.
(July 26th, 2016)
Andrea Mussap 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Why would you need to announce that? To my mind, that kind of takes a way from the good deed.
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Andrea Mussap Awesome! Good for you to make it accessible to so many!!! 👏👏👏
Lucy Kennedy Keep seeing your negative comments, hopefully you’re in a better place now. 😊
I had a dog who sadly died at only 2 years old since he ate a poisonous bug or plant by accident when my mom was playing with him in a public garden, I never got over his sudden death
lilchula4ya Get a life
So sorry to read this. That’s a traumatic way to lose a beloved family member. I hope you will find peace one day.
Thank you for this presentation. The importance of animals in helping to heal from trauma/illnesses is unquestionable.
We have a 7-year old daughter and have decided to get a dog. I hadn't realize all the benefits that children can get from having one, but it makes sense. I grew up with all kinds of animals and we loved to play with them.
SocialMoth awe, I’m so happy for you and your family! Dogs just complete the family...don’t they? As a perfect stranger, I want to congratulate y’all and hope you enjoy all your time with your fur baby!
I’M crying. I lost my sweet Maltese in January due to lymphoma. It has made me more anxious more depressed and unhappy with the world especially due to the lockdown. I decided to get a new dog who will be coming home in 7 weeks. I am already lifted by the thought of having a best friend companion in my life again. The power of a pet is undeniably important to my health and happiness.
I wasnt a dog person until depression hit me hard because of a break up. My husky was pup then but caring for him kept me from going through a dark path. I now have two beautiful huskies that i love so much.
I recently lost one of my dogs in a terrible, violent way - he was shot by my neighbor and then misdiagnosed by the emergency vet I brought him to and after I took him home, he slowly bled to death. It was a terrible ordeal and I am still grieving for him, especially second guessing what I could have done differently that might have made the difference to have saved his life or at least, spared him pain, because I think he suffered. And this haunts me. I have my other beautiful dogs who I dearly love but I I will always carry this with me I think.
Your dog knows how much you loved him and didthe best you could
I am so sorry to read this. What a traumatic way to lose him. Guilt is always there. My husband and I feel terribly guilty right now after losing our beloved 16 year old dog 4 days ago. She died of old age but we weren’t there for her in her final hours. Your story, while traumatic, doesn’t sound like you were guilty of anything except loving your dog. I am hearing that our dogs forgive quite easily. Hopefully both you and we can one day realize that they still love us, forgive us and help us focus on the good times instead of the bad ones, which is what they are surely doing. Hugs to you. I hope you find peace.
Me and my two 1 year old puppies where attacked by two pit bulls, one made it the other didn’t, I tell you rite now my chocolate lab that didn’t make it changed my life! I didn’t realize how fortunate I was to have her in my life. Loosing her has been the greatest depth of pain I have ever felt. My other pup Charlie is helping me cope, but I never thought in my life I would have a pain so deep. Deep to my soul. Bobbi I miss you and when I go,I hope I see you once again.
Thank you,Doctor.I can sense our society maturing into a new appreciation of our relationship with animals,and it gives me hope and touches my heart deeply.
I was a heartworm positive shelter dog with behavioral issues. I am now healthy, trained and adored. I am the love of my adoptive family's life... and the president of their charitable giving foundation. Rocket yourself to the Rescue!
my goodness i can't stop crying this was wonderful. i have a cat and two bunnies and they mean the world to me
I have had a dog for the last 11 years that has caused me a great deal of stress. She was a rescue that has been traumatized and although I’ve put out a great deal of effort to help her, living with her is still stressful. Not all animals make their owners lives better.
That's sad. I pray that U luv her - because she will be well aware & realise the way U feel 4 her! She deserves luv & care.
I hope after all those years your dog would finally be able to relax. I hope she brings you more joy than stress. Your dog wants to live her best life too she might just not know how to.
My cat was traumitized too. It took 7 months with intense care and rehab for him to come around. Now if you just can't live with the stress your dog will know that and won't feel good eirher.Find someone who is responsible and loving and willing to add her to there family. It most likely will be best for borh if you. I NEVER tell people to rehome their animals unless it woyldimprove their luves. I'm sorry.💔
Great talk. Thanks Dr. Moore. I wasn't aware of the positive impact of pets on us, as well as for those with autism, Alzheimer's, and PTSD. As you suggest, I'll do what I can to influence the medical community's understanding of the therapeutic benefits. Thank you!
CRIKEY! That's the 1st time I saw a hcrse with a false leg - I assumed it was impcssible, because they are always killed by a vet, if they break a leg. That is really great!
My little Maltese terrier died 6 weeks back, it was the big 'C'. The vet felt a large liver mass & despite a big surgery & chemc tablets, she died as I held her, 8 weeks later. She was 13 yrs & 5 mths but she was always healthy, with a massive appetite - I assumed I'd get her 2 age 16 at least.
I miss her dreadfully, & cry 4 her every day. I struggle 2 sleep - she was always right beside me, the bed is empty withcut her. I fret that she misses me & is sad - I pray she is at peace. Shelters shud admit pets - they are family. It is cruel that they refuse.
Great Ted Talk. If this sweet guy reads this - I was desperate 4 a sedative, that I cd give my fur-baby if she started 2 die at a time the vet was shut. That sadly is what happehed. She was restless her last 8 hrs alive. I wished I had a pill 2 relax her as she died, & I had asked the vet weeks ahead but they refused. They glibly said I must take her 2 them at that time - but as she struggled the vet was shut.
I have read that a US vet gave a lady a sedative suppsitcry 4 her elderly, termihal pup, & said she cd give him 2 much, because he was dyihg. I wish 2 be aware 4 my future ref - is there a drug I cd have had ready 2 help her as she died, if the vet was shut... Bless U 4 the advice. XXX
My baby is a 75 lb Portuguese Water Dog and is the delight of my soul, especially now since it is so difficult to see my family. Also he is a dog of habit makes sure I take my pills (for epilepsy ) eat and walk him the same time every day for both 0ur health....he's 10 and I'm 73....I recommend a pet especially for older people who are living alone....
I recently lost my beautiful Rottweiler. she wasn't just a dog, she was my daughter for 13 years. When I lost her by her passing I have become so depressed because she was my life and she was full of life and that rubbed off on me. I want my daughter Sheila back, I miss and love you forever Sheila.
CaptainSmith23 oh my, I’m so extremely sorry for your loss! No one can ever replace Sheila! She’ll live on forever in your heart and memory! I’m sorry CaptainSmith!
Kim. thank you. I hate being without my Sheila. ( hate is a strong word ) I wish that I could have gone with her to heaven. Sheila and I were meant to be together for eternity.
When my cat died I grieved soooo long. It was awful. After a long time I couldn't stand it anymore and thought I've had enough pain. Now I want her back. From the corner of my eye I thought I saw her coming out of my bedroom.For a split second it almost seemed true then I realized I was missing her so intensly my mind just could'nt handle her being gone. With time, somestimes a long time it won't hurt as bad. When that time comes don't feel guilty. It's just that you're human. When you're ready(someday) adopt again.💔💔💔💔
@@jacquelynpowell7964 My Sheila was the very first puppy that I ever had in my life that stayed with me for life. in a week and a half it will mark a year that she passed and for a year I have been so heartbroken because my Sheila was one of the greatest gift to my life the most beautiful soul I had ever met and i just want my Sheila back. I would give years of my life to bring her back.
I have a 11-13 year old calico cat that I have had since I was 3-4 years old and she was 8-9 weeks. She’s been there for me for a long time, I’ve been there for her. She can take away my chest pains (not 100% sure why I have them), she can help my anxiety and my anxiety attacks, she can make me feel happy when I’m sad. A year and a few weeks ago, she was diagnosed with cancer/tumor. She was given 6 months to 5 years to live. She’s made it past 6 months and is going on a year (as I said). I know she’ll be gone soon, but I’ll forever be grateful. She was my first animal. We’ve had cats (and I’ve been around other animals) before I got her. I’ve always loved animals, but she set my complete love for them.
I’ve experienced loss, from humans and animals. I didn’t know the animals as well as I know my cat, so it didn’t hurt as bad. But I know that once she goes, it’ll hurt. She’ll be pain free tho.
I don’t have a medical condition. I was born and raised with cats. I always wanted to add a dog to the mix. Now I have two cats, a dog, and five glow fish. My dog sleeps at the foot of my bed until I fall asleep. Then he gets on the floor to sleep. My kitties bring great joy and laughter. They break things when they. Most would get upset. I laugh it off. I’d rather they break my things than live a treacherous life on the streets. I’m 66 kids are off living their lives. I don’t have anyone to vent to after a long day at work. I can rant and they know it’s not about them. They come to cuddle and make life better. You don’t need to have an illness to develop a strong bond. You just need a desire to connect with other living creatures. PS I really enjoy my fish and at times wish I could hug them.
I definitely feel like my dogs saved my life when I was in my 20’s. I was dealing with addiction to alcohol and was at my wits end. I was considering ending my life but realized no one in my family/friend circle would adopt my chow chows Sam and Lexi (the loves of my life). It killed me to think of them in a shelter, not being taken care of properly or worse. So I trudged on. Eventually getting sober all because I loved these 2 fur-babies.
Fast forward 31 years and countless dogs later.... I am moving back to New York temporarily (going through a Divorce) all because I have 4 dogs and would never be able to find a place to live with all of them. I’ll wait until I get down to 2 dogs (through natural means) and decide where I’ll live. People have asked “will you get rid of 2 of them” to that I ask...”would you get rid of your kids”. Anyway... I’m so happy to be alone with my dogs again.... without a husband. My husband shoots their dogs at the end of life (he’s a Texas country boy). I have my fur-babies sedated and then euthanized with me helping them the whole way. I also have their ashes buried.2 different worlds... hence...a divorce
JoAnne Kana wow! I’m sorry you had to go through all that Miss JoAnne! I really am! I can completely relate to your testimony. I also was addicted to drugs and my lab helped me save my life! Aren’t these beautiful creatures just amazing?! It blows my mind how attentive, caring, loving and compassionate they are! I’m very happy for you, that you’re moving forward and taking your babies with you every step of the way! I just wanted to tell you Miss JoAnne to keep fighting and keep moving forward. If no one has told you, I’m so proud of you! You’re intelligent, beautiful, unique, wanted, needed and loved! Your great big heart will attract the right man at the right time and you’ll see you’ve been through all these things bc they led you to him! You take care!! 😊
I just lost my baby boy two weeks ago. He's chihuahua and he passed away due to various chronic conditions at age 16. I had him since I was 16 and he's been with me for half of my life. I miss him so much. I cry my heart out everyday and vowed never to get another dog so I don't ever go through this again.
I'm really surprised you have four and sad that someday you need to say goodbye to them all. How do you bear with it?
stan188 I’m so, so sorry for your loss! That’s pretty amazing that you got to spend 16 years with him! Although it’s extremely heartbreaking when they pass, maybe when you’re ready, you could rescue a dog. Your baby boy can never be replaced, but you can forge another bond and maybe save another dog’s life at the same time. I hope you heal and can’t wait for you to see your beautiful baby boy on the other side of rainbow bridge!
I totally understand.
This is absolutely beautiful and wonderful. I just lost my dearest puppy, my Prince, my son. Thank you for sharing these stats that validate the bond and love we have for our most cherished companions. In my working through grief, I learned the term "disenfranchised grief", where the impression from society is that this loss is "less than" another. You messages help me to feel understood and validated in the tremendous loss I feel from the most precious and cherished love I have for my puppy. Thank you, Rustin Moore!
Wonderful talk! love it! Aniamls have much to give and teach us humans... compassion is key!
It is important to know that we have our dogs exactly where they want us. Never forget that.
One of my dogs has PTSD. Left on the streets with no food, he was hit by a vehicle and suffered multiple broken bones, which remained untreated. The shelter thought him too aggressive to place. I disagreed. With the right human companion, he's sweet, affectionate, and easy to manage. If he was with an unstable human he would struggle more.
It goes both ways. My pets keep me going, they need me. But my strength and stability is important to them, too. Especially to him.
This story is so emotional
Well Done! Great presentation. Very informative. Thank you Rustin Moore!
im crying. love this story.
Wow is amazing all the blessing pets give us we sometimes think we are caring for them not realizing they're caring for us as well.
My dog just passed 2 days ago and I can't believe how sad it is I even question myself if I was the best owner I could have been for him. Could I have giving him a better diet? Better activities? Shown more love?
I miss him and hope and trust I will see him one day in heaven, God has the power to resurrect, give hope, sorrow with us, give us restoration and even his only Son.
Mine died yesterday. Stroke & internal bleeding - had to put him down. I loved & held him till he took his last breath. My heart is aching...i feel numb & sick...
@@cjpmpd I am truly sorry for your loss we had to put ours down because of irregular heart beat and oxygen loss to the brain I remember that moment it was extremely hard to experience I was just weeping.
It'll get better please say strong I'll say a prayer for you at this moment. Tears feel my eyes as I think back to those moments.
I would rather live in my car or the street WITH MY DOGS than in a PALACE without them ... and have been living in my car for nearly 3 years with my dogs . My dogs are why I still get up each day because my children dont care about anything but themselves my dogs love me unconditionally like i love them And my children. It's a sad world that people today are leaving aging parents to die alone on the street or in nursing homes and NO I WAS NOT A PERFECT PARENT BUT I WAS NOT A BAD PARENT EITHER and I have tried and tried understanding why kids today are so self absorbed. This is why we cling so tightly to our pets in old age
Still get choked up when I think about my dog, Red. Best bird dog you could ever ask for. Most fun I’ve ever had in my life. I’d give anything just to go out with him at 4am in the freezing cold one more time. He was my best friend. Miss you buddy
My cat won't eat for hours if I don't pet him. I feel better just thinking about my pets.
My cranky 18 year old cat comes to bother me every few hours for a bit of raw meat or tuna, or sourcream.
I lost my best friend today. A 120 pound handsome Rottweiler. 😔 best friend anyone could of ever asked for. Always a shoulder to cry on, and always had my back. No matter the situation he would of given his life for me. I wish I could rewind time for just a little bit longer. You were only 4 😭🌹 I wasn’t ready to say goodbye yet 💔💔💔
I didn't realize how much my cat helped me with my depression until she was gone. My health declined, my depression and anxiety got worse for the last 4 years. And I didn't realize that until a few months ago, I am getting a dog in 2 months and I know he will brighten my life and will help get this under control again.
Great talk, thank you Rustin Moore!
when one of my cats sits in my lap the other waits at the door peeping waiting for his turn he will not share me with even his brother excellent idea getting those in medical field, etc realize the power of a pet! many people are truly lonely and would physically benefit not to mention mentally
Thank you. Yes, pets/animals can have amazing positive health benefits - physical, social, behavioral, emotional, mental and psychological - on people who interact with them. The Power of a Pet!
And it's a lovely way for people to meet, maybe out walking dogs, and if the situation allows, dog walkers often like to stop n chat about their dogs for a bit, a lovely easy way to meet others...usually!
Lynde Holmes LOL, my cats are similar. Except when I’m with one and the other one tries to sit with us, the first one always leaves. They’ll snuggle with each other, but the one REFUSES to share me, she doesn’t even want me petting him around her 😂
@@GabrielTheMagolorMain i think my fur balls get jealous of each other too. 😁 I never try to make any of them feel less loved tho
Awwww what smart guy ! ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️
Touching and impressive lecture i completely agreed with this
Beautiful Ted talk you are so right
One of the best Ted Talks ever.
i couldn't agree more ...!!! 👌👏👏👏👏👍
I love pets 💜🧡💙 But I was never lucky to be able to live with my loved ones...my biggest dream needs to come true now. Two of my dogs died already in between and I wasn't even able to spend time with them. This is my biggest pain...they are my family. I am just happy that they always had a good life and I was able to send money home that they all have a food to eat. I miss my husband and dogs so much ❤️❤️❤️
Love this! I will sharing this in my Addiction counseling group today!
Sooo sweet! That is and amazingly good ending. Regardless the important and interesting content, I am glad that I watched his speech until the very end and met the two handsome boys.
Great job, keep on!
Thumbs up to this. I have just enrolled on a pet therapy course. Super excited...... Therapist by academic profession. I love equine therapy as well
I heartily agree!
Excellent talk! Amen!
man or a woman, if you are brave and strong enough, taking care of some other ''being'', is stronger than a lightning strike.
Wonderful video very much appreciated.
Beautiful!!
The best I heard.
I know tens and hundreds of veterinarians who will sign this movement and join you - in the blink of an eye. Dogs and cats safe people's life every ay and reduce healthcare costs keeping their owners motivated to "keep-on-going" and keep out of depression and suicide. Yes, they should be admitted in shelters and many parts of healthcare. LTC and nursing homes all should have a few dogs and cats. Thank you for raising your voice in this matter. Hopefully it will be heard and listened to.
Thank you Dr Rustin Moore. I purchased cavapoo two days ago and I feel like I've improved my mood so quickly in the last two days compared to my mood in the last two years... if that makes sense.
Watching this now, my dog died 2 days ago. I'm really heartbroken.
Great talk
beautiful
Children 7-8 got it right. I like animals more than people. Just lost my dog a week ago and I can't stop crying.
I totally agree that well cared for and loved pets in the home give back love tenfold and are wonderful. However, how many animal lovers eat other animals? Make the connection that all animals have feelings and want to live pain free and be loved just like our beloved pets. Love animals? Stop eating all of them.
I don´t have a pet since a few years ago (Mom's rule), so I do feel the urge to pet something and or feed it
Smile !!! Namaste
Pets are family!
I'm going to watch all the Talks that have anything to do with pets.
Cashopa Hodge LOL, that’s what I’m doing. The ones just about animals in general having feelings are really great too.
I love this talk, but my late Chow Chow mix Miss Hallie quite often 'passed criticisms' my way...
Okay, this is extremely anthropocentric which reminds me why I left my job in the veterinary field. I'd rather hear a scientist talk about the power of interspecies bonds, which is the bigger picture. We can learn more by looking at interspecies bonds that don't involve humans and are thus not defined by unhealthy power dynamics.
I love this TED Talk and what's talked about. It just disappoints me that the doctor wants to call out specific breeds and even about talking to a vet about picking out a dog, but doesn't seem to acknowledge issues with some breeding/breeders as well as the amount of dogs that are killed in shelters.
it all stems from there being to many animals out there. shelters only have limited space and if not enough get adopted what can you do? Feel free to go to that shelter and adopt every single one on the chopping block and see how long you can handle that. Well you can't anyways because it is illegal to have over a certain amount of pets*at least where i live don't know about your situation) but still. There is nothing that can be done at this point it is really sad to think about but really not every pet can get their forever home.
@@guitarman0365 Thats why it is crucial vets give their time free 2 spay these pets! There are far 2 mahy litters every year & the babies suffer. Vets are highly paid - they really shd give back!
Juichi I’m sure he’s aware of this and has probably even talked about it somewhere before, but you can only talk about so much in a certain amount of time.
Grow old along with me!
Hi ..My dog Max die I can't stop crying I miss him so much .please help me with depression nd anxiety ..I want to know how my dogs is after he is death .please
dude, i need a pet
I'm 24 and fully agree with those 7 to 8 children that were polled
I believe that was children aged 7-8. But I do too.
I cant doa ll that complicated math, Its why I didn't make it thru school. I wish it would just list Things on a plate good to feed, or a LIST of things good to feed, maybe even a list of Do Not feed. Far more simple that way. Most of us dog owners aren't highly skilled in percentages & calculations & algebra when feeding our dogs ha
Most pets are not critical- my parrot can be critical. Hahaha hahaha
If only people would listen 😔
next parade: meet with your pet at heaven.
PET'S IMPROVE QUALITY OF L-I-F-E, INCLUDING HEALTH, WELL-BEING
AS WELL AS SANITY.👍
Cats do pass criticism!
My health isn't as good from before my dog died. 😪
bru im doing a ted talk for school class and its abt pets
we had a dog but it died at 17yrs old
hi
Pets are awesome!❤
Also remember no to buy. Always ADOPT and save a life.
How is he a vet and didn''t already have many pets?