We often hear about the physical health benefits of having a pet but as important is how pets improve mental health. There is a lot of press lately on techniques to help with our mental health including: meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and keeping a positive attitude. These are all great tools that we can use to help alleviate anxiety and stress. Another great tool is to adopt a pet.
Pets enrich our lives in many ways. They give us a sense of purpose, knowing that we have a living being dependent on us for shelter, food, and love (among other things). It’s important for us to have a sense of purpose so that we’re not simply going through the motions everyday, instead thinking about our loved ones and that includes our pets.
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