Excellent contest entry Pet Therapy by Debra White Cats and Dogs contest entry

tickle my tummy when your day’s gone belly up - we'll both feel better     Recognized Author Notes Research has shown that simply petting a dog lowers the stress hormone cortisol, while the social interaction between people and their dogs actually increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin (the same hormone that bonds mothers to babies). To go belly up - to go wrong, break or malfunction. To die, fall apart, or cease to work. Picture - Molly, our beautiful Springer Spaniel, waiting for a belly rub. She assumes this position pretty much always!

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