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  • Ally Seibel, Staff Writer

Is Pet Ownership for You?


A lot of people own pets. And even if you don’t, you probably have an idea of what kind of pet you’d want. There are a lot of pets to choose from like cats, dogs, fish, snakes, or hamsters. But what are the benefits of owning pets? What do we get from it?

Well for starters, it helps you be more responsible. You have to feed your pet for one, and depending on the kind of pet, you have to potty train it. If you’re teaching your pet a trick, when they catch on, you’ll feel a great sense of accomplishment! Plus, it’s a great topic of discussion! Whenever a conversation switches to pets, you’ll probably have something to say about yours.

If you own a dog, it’s a great opportunity to stay in shape since you have to walk it! A study from the Wellness Institute shows that walking dogs can help lose or maintain weight. Also, owning pets like cats or dogs have been thought to decrease stress. The National Institute of Health has conducted a study on hearts on people who have pets. The data from the studies indicate that pet owners exhibit decreased cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglyceride levels. These factors all minimize the risk of having a heart attack!

Pets are also great for something to love! They give owners a sense of purpose and provide companionship! They also bring love to the elderly from the Pet-facilitated Therapy! Many people need care from service dogs and need help from police dogs! No matter what pets are ready to care and love! Well, depending on the pet… but overall there are a lot of benefits to owning pets!

Resources:

http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/no-1-keep-your-chin-up/


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