Imagine this: you’ve just made it home after a long day at work, and you’re exhausted. As soon as you enter the door, an adorable furry friend rushes to greet you with their wide eyes and wagging tail. Your pet jumps into your arms, as if to say “welcome home!”
No matter how long you’re gone, your pet is always there to welcome you back. They are loyal, patient, and full of love for their humans. What else can you ask for?
Owning a pet is a treasure not everyone has the luxury to experience. Once you’re given the privilege, you’ll realize the many benefits of having a furry companion as part of your family. We benefit from our pets even more than they benefit from us.
There are many physical, social, and psychological advantages of pet companionship. Humans with pets have been found to have lower heart rates, and decreased stress levels than those without pets. Pet interaction causes our brain to release oxytocin and serotonin, providing serenity and calmness to us humans, especially when we need them the most.
Researchers from several universities have found that pet owners were more physically fit, less lonely, and more conscientious than non-pet owners. Their calming and active demeanor inspires the same attitude in their owners.
The same way caring for a pet is beneficial for adults, it is equally beneficial for children. A bad day can easily be solved with some wet, slobbery kisses from your furry friend, and it’s the ultimate antidote to a stressful day be it for an adult or child.
While having a pet at home is a great joy, parents need to serve as their children’s primary role models. It is important to teach children about responsible pet ownership, and set ground rules to make sure that your children and pet remain safe.
