If you are thinking about getting a pet, here are some facts that will help you make the decision. Pets provide many therapeutic and health benefits – they ease loneliness, reduce stress, encourage exercise and provide unconditional love. Many people remain unaware of the physical and mental benefits that accompany the immediate joy that comes from playing with a furry friend. Some studies have shown that pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets and they have lower blood pressure in stressful situations. Playing with pets is both a source of calmness and relaxation and a source of brain and body stimulation.
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