I agree, adopt a pet. On our road trip yesterday the kids watched a movie (A Dog named Christmas) If you haven't watched it in a while, a great movie. Wholesome, no bad music, cursing or sexually promiscuous scenes, a great job of tying in flashbacks from Vietnam into the plot and sending a strong reminder of how pets can help heal those PTSD scars, etc.
Also gives a strong message to adopt pets! Our dog isn't perfect by any means but we are much happier that he gets free roam around our house and can sleep in our warm garage and meet us every time we go and come than the alternative, being part of an unwanted barnyard litter of puppies in another state!
