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It is not secret that I love animals, and by that I mean not only the commonly-found animals in cities across America, but also the ones that people do not typically find cute and cuddly and they’d rather eat. I love and protect them all. I’m an animal lover, vegetarian, can’t-live-without-a-pet (especially a cat) type of person. I am also not shy in sharing my love for my four-legged children with the world. As a person, I have experienced the one of a kind benefits that stem from having a bond with a pet.
As a professional, I’m always encouraging the families that I work with to teach their children to love and care for someone else in the world by encouraging them to welcome a pet in their lives. There is simply no substitute for caring for another being, than the opportunity to provide this caring and affection to a pet.
Theresa Piasta, the author of Raising a Doodle and owner of Puppy Mama, shares her own experience as she dealt with the aftermath of serving in the military, to working in the high stress environment of Wall Street, to dealing with her own experience with PTSD. She found healing in her dog, Waffles, and quickly understood the unique relationship and bond that comes with this type of relationship.
As her bond with Waffles grew, so did her emotional strength, and the desire to share this knowledge with other women. Hence, Puppy Mama was born. Raising a Doodle delves into Ms. Piasta’s personal experiences, the experiences of hundreds of women who experienced the healing effects of caring for a dog, and the community that they formed since the creation of the Puppy Mama community.
If you are interested in learning more about how a pet can help you heal, and teach your children the importance of caring, grab a copy of this book here.
Cheers,
Dr. Klimek
