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Stressed about Election Day? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Fortunately, pets have been proven to be natural and help us stay calm and relaxed. Whether you’re a dog or cat lover, your little furball could be the key to helping you deal with stress during this election cycle.
If you’re looking for ways to relax on election day, here are five ways to relax with the help of your furry friends.
Go for a long walk
Your house should walk anyway, so why not extend it and blow a little more steam this election day? It could be a great opportunity to try a new, longer route that you and your dog haven’t taken before.
plus, say the scientists Dog walking is associated with stress relief. Just make sure you bring plenty of water and keep an eye on your dog’s energy level if you really go the extra mile.
Attend No Watch Pawty
Aloft Hotels
Aloft HotelsThe pet-friendly Marriott brand, hosts no Watch Pawties on November 5th at select locations nationwide to give pet lovers a temporary escape from the Election Day news.
no Watch Pawties will give hotel guests and locals the opportunity to relax with an adult drink from WXYZ Bar and meet adoptable puppies from local animal shelters. Attendees can even adopt available puppies on site!
Participating locations include:
- Aloft Atlanta near Battery
- Aloft Orlando Downtown
- Aloft Austin Downtown
- Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
- Aloft New York Chelsea
Each one no Watch Pawty starts at 5pm local time on Election Day and admission is free.
Bake some homemade cat treats
Baking can do wonders for your mental health by keeping your hands busy and off social media or the TV remote. Plus, your cat will absolutely love these tasty treats, which contain two cat favorites: tuna and catnip.
This recipe it only takes 35 minutes to tackle from start to finish, and your finished treats will stay fresh all month long when stored at room temperature. what are you waiting for? Preheat the oven!
Relax with a dog guided meditation video
Aloft Hotels
In addition to hosting no Watch Pawties at five select locations, Aloft Hotels has also put together a video about relaxing meditation you can enjoy it from home, led by a lovely shaggy meditation guide.
“Everyone needs a chance to de-stress at this time, and we decided to share some of the comfort dogs bring both virtually and live this election season,” said Aloft Hotels Global Brand Leader Brian Jaymont.
Shut out the world and tap into your inner dog lover with this mindful meditation video. And yes, your pet can join.
