Never underestimate the power of touch
My adorable red Doberman, Wiley Coyote, was a very sickly pup, taking nearly a year to get well. During that time, our bond was formed quite intensely, as his need for care was primary to his health. To this day, his need for touch is constant, whether from me, from my other pups, kitty, and even Mr. Piggy. It is clear how much just the act of touch helps him in so many ways… as it does us all.