Surviving Election Day With Your Pet Sidekick

Election Day stress? Yeah, it’s real. But before you spiral into doomscrolling, let’s talk about the real MVPs: our pets. My cat doesn’t care about polls—she just wants treats. So, I bake her some tuna-catnip cookies (bonus: my hands are too busy to refresh news apps). If you’ve got a dog, take them for an epic walk. Go somewhere new. Let them sniff every weird thing. It’s basically therapy, but with more tail wags. Or, if you’re near an Aloft Hotel, crash their No Watch Pawty—free drinks, adoptable pups, and zero election coverage. Yes, please. Too anxious to leave the house? Queue up a dog-led meditation video. It’s as ridiculous and soothing as it sounds. Finally, when all else fails, just cuddle your furball. Science says it helps, and honestly, who am I to argue with science or a purring cat? #ElectionDay #PetTherapy #StressRelief #Pets