Benefits of Owning a Pet

Emotional Benefits

• Companionship

• Improve your mood

• Make new friends! Bringing a pet out on the town is a great way to break the ice and meet your neighbors

• Experience unconditional love

• Give back -- bring your pet to pet therapy sessions at local rehab centers, schools, or other stressful environments.

Physical Benefits

• Increase physical activity and take your pets outside for playtime

• Increase heart health through long walks, hikes, and other low-intensity steady state activities

• Reduce child's chances of developing allergies- See: Here for more information