4. They keep your stress levels down. Research has shown that owning pets keep your stress levels down — cats are great as a support system, and the jovial nature of dogs is infectious.
3. They help you meet people. When walking your pet, it’s inevitable for you to run into fellow dog owners or just people who plainly love animals. They’re great for breaking the ice!
2. They improve your health. Aside from encouraging exercise, owning animals reduce the risk of heart attacks and other diseases!
1. They teach you compassion. Children who are taught to care for pets at an early age learn to care for others and become more empathic, mainly because they have seen what effect their acts can have on animals.
Are you an animal lover? What do you think are other ways animals can improve your life?
