What is good about having a pet?

I have so many points to say about having a pet and you can probably tell that I am a huge advocate for having one. Having grown up with dogs all my life, I feel I am warranted to say these points. My dream is to have a couple of dogs in the next couple of years for all these reasons!

1 – Companionship – they’re simply there

2 – Comfort in emotional times

3 – Great for exercise and getting you outdoors.

4 – Builds confidence for children

5 – Good for mental health

6 – They release feel-good hormones

7 – Pets (more-so dogs) love you unconditionally

8 – They bring pure joy

9 – Provide people with a purpose in life

10 – They become your confidante

11 – They help create routine

12 – They can lower stress and blood pressure

13 – They can make you laugh

14 – They can help relieve loneliness, especially for people who live alone

15 – They create community (dog parks, pet cafés, online pet groups) and can bring strangers together

In the end, people think we rescue pets but I think they rescue us more…plus they become an integral part of our families!!! Jeez I need a dog!!