There are so many incredible benefits the come with having pets in our lives!
Whether you own a pet, foster, volunteer, or even help a friend with their furry friend, animals have an incredibly powerful and positive impact on us! So here are just a few of the health benefits of having a pet:
1. Health
Spending time with a pet has tremendous health benefits! You don’t have to be a pet owner to enjoy these rewards. You can just as easily experience them volunteering at an animal shelter, taking care of a friend’s pet when they go out of town, or offer to exercise with your neighbors dog.
2. Stress Relief
Research has shown that simply petting a dog lowers the stress hormone cortisol, while the social interaction between people and their dogs actually increase levels of oxytocin. 84% percent of PTSD patients paired with a service dog reported a significant reduction in symptoms.
3. Lower BP
The cortisol-lowering and oxytocin-boosting benefits of petting help keep your blood pressure at bay. Pets help us to connect with other living beings who ask for very little or nothing in return, creating an experience that lowers blood pressure by being calming and meditative.
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