Let’s make 2021 a reset, and that means making new friends! Social media is an excellent way to do just that. Having a network of like-minded dog lovers is important in helping us cope with issues associated with our seniors. It’s comforting to give, or hear others’ words of encouragement, have someone else to bounce thoughts and ideas off of, and just lift each other up.

These times are like no other, and many of us are separated from our friends and family, including other dog people. Thankfully we have our dogs to keep us company and focused on the here and now.

Our dogs are family, but not everyone can relate to this bond, or understand how our dogs have such a major impact on our lives. It’s reassuring when you can talk with people who feel the same about their beloved canines. Join up and share your knowledge of dogs and learn from others, and most of all, if you have an end-stage-of life dog,, get the emotional support that often only comes from others that have your shared experiences. So make this a time to meet and network with others in similar situations, that can truly recognize the incredible love of our furry best friends.

Below are some links to help facilitate that connection that so many of us are missing.

https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-social-network-sites-for-pet-lovers-list

https://www.meetup.com/topics/seniordog/?fbclid=IwAR36ZzNEMnR7SSo77tGjVjzSHAqyXZO9eA789ngIRTDoXjb_jwrtXxIyoMw

https://www.care.com/c/stories/6200/petworking-social-networking-for-animal-love/

https://www.adweek.com/performance-marketing/16-social-networks-for-pet-lovers/

https://www.rover.com/blog/best-dating-sites-dog-lovers/