Print this entryHere’s the situation: Your child wants a pet. But, should you get them one? Having a pet in the home can be one way of teaching your kids responsibility. Kids like cute things and many pets are cute. It shouldn’t surprise you when they ask for one. You might get a request for a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, iguana, lizard, turtle or another animal. Your first reaction might be to say no, but instead, consider how it may…
Print this entrySometimes we think that owning a pet is a great way to add to our family or that we are doing our pet a service by saving them from an uncertain future. These alone are great reasons to own a pet; however, there are even more reasons to join the ranks of pet ownership. Ways That Pets Can Improve Your Mental Health A pet can benefit you in so many ways: * Mentally * Emotionally * Physically *…
Print this entryTop Five Ways a Pet Can Improve Your Health If you have ever owned a pet and sadly experienced the loss of that pet, you can relate to how close a pet can become to you. When someone says that a pet is part of his or her family, this is true. A pet brings so much to our lives and the lives of our family, yet we can sometimes overlook just how much. While a pet brings…
Print this entryIf you have ever owned a pet and sadly experienced the loss of that pet, you can relate to how close a pet can become to you. When someone says that a pet is part of his or her family, this is true. A pet brings so much to our lives and the lives of our family, yet we can sometimes overlook just how much. While a pet brings unconditional love to us, there are many other real…
Print this entryPets are a great addition to your home. They offer many social benefits to kids. Whether you have one child or more than one, a pet can increase your quality of life. What is it about pets that make them so valuable? You see them in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. People seem to improve in health when pets are around. Children can also profit from living with a pet. Physically, they can improve their health by…
Print this entryWe all know the benefits of giving to charity, whether it is by check or by our presence at a volunteer event. However, did you know that there are so many hidden benefits to giving back to pet charities? We do not always see how our dollars or our time can affect the lives of others; however, helping out with pets is a sure-fire way to help others and gain some benefits for you as well. Helping Pets…
Print this entryDo pet owners live longer lives? Studies are showing that pet owners do in fact live longer lives. However, those same studies are beginning to show that pet owners may also live healthier and happier lives. There are many benefits to owning a pet. Pets bring what is known as unconditional love to a human owner. Human beings can give unconditionally in the caring of a pet as well. If you are uncertain as to whether or not…
Print this entryHave you ever owned a pet? If the answer is no, here are some choices for your first animal friend. Most people can remember their first pet from childhood. Kids who get pets during their childhood learn to socialize with others at an early age. But, some wait until they are adults before they have their first pet companion. Either way, there are certain pets that are better suited to your age and maturity level. 1st Pets for…