His free spirited happiness radiates wide when he spys you coming near him.
I don't believe all the scientific studies that are quoted. So many are doom and gloom. Don't do this, don't do that, every single thing is BAD for you.
I do believe the studies that say being around animals, caring for them, patting them is GOOD for you. Lowering your blood pressure, taking your mind off other things and enjoying your company.
There is so much hustle and bustle, not to mention all the everyday distractions and noise. The biggest thing they MAKE US DO is "Live in the Moment, with Them". It's what makes a little 3 1/4 lb. guy like Wyeth magical.