Jenny Lewis, known for her introspective songwriting, recently shared a poignant lyric that resonated with many: Like a shot of good luck / I got a puppy and a truck.If you feel like giving up / Shut up / Get a puppy and a truck.
This simple yet powerful message speaks to the restorative power of companionship and duty.
The artist,who has never tied the knot,previously shared a significant chapter of her life with Blake Sennett,her bandmate in Rilo Kiley. Their musical partnership blossomed into a personal relationship after forming the Los Angeles-based band in 1998.
However, their romantic connection dissolved around 2002, and Rilo Kiley eventually disbanded in 2011. Remarkably, the band reignited the passion of fans with a reunion tour last May, marking their first performances together in 17 years. ticket sales for the 2025 tour demonstrated a strong demand, with new dates added to accommodate fans across the country.
Lewis first publicly discussed adopting Bobby Rhubarb during an interview with Rolling Stone a few years ago, revealing the profound impact the animal had on her well-being.
She explained that she was navigating a difficult period, having spent over a year in near-total isolation during quarantine. Seeking a way to reconnect with the world, she found solace in the responsibility of caring for a pet.
Did You Know? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, pet ownership increased considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 12.5 million U.S. households adopting a pet between March and december 2020.
I don’t have any kids, but this dog opened me up in so many ways – being responsible for a soul and caring for something outside of yourself,
Lewis shared. It’s been a really important lesson for me. Kind of obvious, I guess, but I had no idea.
She discovered that the simple act of caring for another being could be deeply transformative.
The singer-songwriter, known for her song Barking at the Moon
, confessed to initially dreaming of a majestic white wolf, but ultimately welcomed a cockapoo into her life. This unexpected turn of events proved to be exactly what she needed.
The Power of Pet Ownership and Personal growth
Lewis’s experience highlights a growing understanding of the therapeutic benefits of pet ownership. studies have shown that interacting with animals can lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and increase oxytocin (the love hormone
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