It's always been noted that having pets offers many advantages. And, the list of good stuff having a pet can provide continues to grow in these more unusual times.

From helping you get more exercise, to providing distractions & helping de-stress, to lowering heart rates & blood pressure, having a pet can only help you live a healthier-happier life!

Let's look at some accepted facts to support having a furry friend.

If your days are a blur & lacking structure, having a dog or cat will help you set up a daily routine. It's well known, we'll do more for our pets than we might do for ourselves. They need a schedule to thrive, & it's easier to set up theirs, which will structure yours a bit more.

If you've been too isolated & lonely, getting a pet will provide endless hours of companionship, & a loyalty & love you will rarely find anywhere else.They connect you to the world & help you engage, if only in the details regarding their care.

Been too moody? There's nothing like petting a soft, furry friend to calm your chaotic thoughts or temperament. It's a proven fact, stroking an animal lowers blood pressure & produces extra oxytocin, a mood-enhancer that gives you a sense of well-being immediately.

Animals help ground us & make us more resilient, simply by their presence & daily needs. The return on the investment is priceless. You'll find you're more flexible, less likely to lose it, find the humor in things more often, & be a bit more optimistic.

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