Meet the canines, cats and goats that keep Washingtonians grounded

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families. Additional support is provided by City University of Seattle. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over work produced by this team. The Seattle Times asked readers to share the ways their pets bring them joy and keep them connected to their communities. Here are some of their stories. I’m not sure how long I’ve had depression,...