Wednesday, May 11, 2011

May is National Pet Month

Celebrate the benefits of pet ownership and support pet adoption during National Pet Month. Pets give us their devotion, friendship and unconditional love. Having a dog or another pet may well bring other added benefits to our lives at the same time.

A few of the advantages of pet ownership:

  • Pets help in making the home physically and emotionally much healthier
  • Pets help to lower blood pressure
  • Pet owners are physically more active
  • Pets aid in lowering stress levels
  • Pets help protect against loneliness and depression
  • Pets help to further improve social skills and self-esteem
  • Pets help to create a healthier balance
  • For kids pets can help teach about the responsibilities of life
  • Pets aid in reducing visits to the doctor for the elderly

Pet adoption:

There are a number of benefits to having a dog or other pet.  If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider adoption. Contact your local animal shelter or the ASPCA to find a shelter in your area.

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