Pet Lovers Unite!

 

Having a pet is a source of pride for many people including myself. I have a dog and used to own a sand boa and a leopard gecko. When I come home from a stressful day at school or am going through a tough time I find that it is really helpful to pet my dog stress. It seems his happy attitude always brightens my day. People that do not have dogs or other pets should considering getting one for a variety of reasons. Many people deal with stress in their every day life and nearly 77% of people in the US live with stress related symptoms that effect their daily life. But having a dog or other pet can help reduce the stress that people have. According to WebMD, people with depression tend to feel happier and better when they have a pet to take care of. Pets are not just a burden but can help people overcome stress because most pets offer unconditional love, help people get into a routine which means consistency in their life, companionship, the touch of pet has also shown to reduce heart rate, and activity by helping people get off their butt and get some activity to not only keep their pet in shape but themselves. Many people worry about dogs and cats being to hairy or believe that they cannot get a pet because they are allergic to everyday household pets. The truth is that there are dogs that are hypo-allergenic such as the Bichon Frisé, Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Italian Greyhound, and Samoyed are just a few of the many choices a dog owner can make towards getting a hypo-allergenic dog. For me, dogs are the best house pet. From experience I can say that they will come running up to you every time you enter the house and are always happy to see you, especially when you give them their dinner. There is a pet for every person, just want to feed your pet once a month? try getting a snake. Do you want a pet that will come with you on a morning run? a dog might be the right choice for you. Want a pet that will last for maybe 18 years and always be soft and cuddly? try a chinchilla. Pets are exciting animals that everyone should enjoy, not only because they are so cute but because they can help you with the relieving the stress you may posses.