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Over the past week, I have been obsessing about having a pet. When I'm not constantly browsing petfinder.com for the perfect pet, I am thinking about all the reasons why I NEED a pet. And not in the usual way that most people think it would be fun and cute to have a companion....but I truly believe that having a pet would greatly benefit my personal well-being. Did you know that pets are beneficial to one's health??? Check it out!!!
Top 10 Reasons to have a pet:
- Pets promote social interaction - YES PLEASE!
- Pets encourage exercise - my life is seriously lacking in this area!
- Pets are non-judgmental, and love you without condition and don't care what you look like or accomplished that day.
- Pets encourage laughter and playfulness, reminding us not to take life too seriously.
- Pets help with depression and loneliness. Someone depressed will focus on themselves. A pet gives that person an outward focus, a purpose and someone to care for. In return they get back loads of love and affection.
- Children growing up with pets develop more empathy - okay so this one doesn't apply right now.....but SOMEDAY it will :)
- Mental stimulation. Animals encourage social interaction which triggers memories and encourages communication.
- Reduced blood pressure. Studies have found that having a pet actually reduces blood pressure and triglycerides (Working with the elderly everyday makes one aware of such things)!
- Physical touch - MY LOVE LANGUAGE!
- Relaxation!
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.”
~ Ben Williams
Agree to all of the above! BUT.....they are time consuming, destructive, expensive (the average dog will cost it's owner $10,000 during it's life), AND.....who is going to let it out while you are at work, school, socializing, etc??? Be patient love!
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