Your pet isn’t going to love you any less if you’re having a bad hair day or even if you spent your weekend on the couch watching Storage Wars with a tub of Ben & Jerry’s.
2. Pets Have Their Perks When It Comes To Your Health
Simply touching a dog has been shown in studies to lower blood pressure and your heart rate, which reduces overall stress.
3. Adopting A Pet Means Saving A Life
Each year, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized. By adopting a pet, you’re freeing up space in shelters and potentially saving a life.
4. Pets Bring Joy And Fulfillment
Caring for a pet can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment, as well as a feeling of pride for helping an animal in need.
5. By Adopting A Pet, You’re Giving An Animal A Second Chance
Many animals at shelters or rescue organizations have suffered abuse or neglect at the hands of their previous owners.
5. By Adopting A Pet, You’re Giving An Animal A Second Chance
You are giving the animal a second chance at the life they deserve by bringing them into your house.