“I realize I sound very existential right now, but I’m telling the truth.”

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It didn’t really come as a surprise that Dylan’s post went viral, with many praising both him and Robert.

“Robert is a national treasure and I take anything less to be an insult!”

“I wouldn’t just mow my lawn, but Robert’s too. Forever.”

“Robert really is the good in all of us. He must be protected at all costs.”

A number of people shared their own experience of “fighting” loneliness by adopting a pet.

“My Grandma is 93 and losing her mobility. She loves cats but doesn’t think she can take care of one. Enter, Rent-a-Kitty! The neighbor’s cat! He comes over and they hang out and she’s tickled by his visits, but then he goes to his own house at night. It’s a pretty big win for her,” one Redditor wrote.

“I’m so glad no one can see me right now. Tears everywhere. I’ve been so worried that I will become that old man. This year has been such a low and trying to get out of it has been the worst. I can’t have dogs where I live but maybe a cat. I need to get my life in order and perhaps having a pet (or really anything more than a plant) will help get me there Thank you,” another person commented.

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The pleasure pets give is immense, and it is scientifically proven that there are health benefits too because according to the American Heart Association, people who have pets live longer. Being around a dog makes you release feel good hormones such as oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine which helps reduce stress levels and improve mood.