Having a pet to care for brings joy and purpose to your life, gives you a reason to get out and exercise, helps you ive longer, and best of all, brings you unconditional love, which is definitely beneficial to your health!
Plus, studies have show the following benefits to having a cat or dog:
- Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
- Reduced Stress
- Reduced risk of heart disease
- Faster surgical recovery
- Help to fight loneliness and depression
- Stimulus to exercise
- Longer, happier life in general