“Until one has loved an animal,
a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”
― Anatole France
Musing over the above quote and I realized just how splendid it is for oneself
to own a pet! And now, it is seen that there are many animals that are being
domesticated i.e. taming an animal to live alongside a human being as a pet.
Today this is expressed as the adoption of animals and the care provided to them
in the course of that relationship. And if you, too, are among those who has
always wanted to keep a pet, then let me convince you to go ahead and get one
home!
Because there are, indeed, a lot of benefits for you if you have a loving pet at
your side. It might be hard to believe that domesticated animals can stimulatea
person’s mental and physical health, but many researches have shown that they
can.
Living a long life is one of them! Several studies have revealed that people who
tend to spend their time with pets and are very attached to them are more likely
to live longer and happier than people who don't.
And if that didn’t convince much then let me tell you that pets can enhance your
mood greatly. Whether you believe it or not, pets are a great way to improve
your mood and temperament. Many psychiatrists have found that with having a pet
around, patients with anger management problems can be calmer. Because sometimes
just the feel of a pet in the house can do wonders on the nerves and reduce
certain aggravation.
Not only is that but having pets is a remedy for loneliness! As pets give you
unconditional love and are always faithful, it doesn’t matter if you are feeling
down and low and are engulfed in loneliness, your pet will always be there for
you. Because pets give you a purpose in your life. Just by having a pet to care
for can give you a feeling of purpose, which is essential for when you are
feeling really down and overwhelmed by negative thoughts. Whether you want to
pour your heart out to them or tell them your secrets, you know it's all safe
with them! Well, pets are very good listeners of course.
When talking about curing loneliness, another miracle of having pets is their
skill to reduce out stress and anxiety levels! Experts say that too, that people
can get relieve from stress and depression, if they spend time with their pets.
Because, people need companionship to keep stress and mental anguish at bay.
When people are alone, they begin doubting their own self-worth. Then suicidal
thoughts start coming to mind. A depressed person will neglect to care for
themselves and their health, both mental and physical, will slowly worsen.
Having a pet will give said person companionship. Just being able to have
someone to come home and talk to or play with could make a big difference.
Another rather underrated positivity of pets is their ability to improve your
social skills. It is often noted that people who keep pets are said to be good
in their social relations. Reason for this can be because kids who grow up with
pets at home are always respectful towards living things.
And as for kids, being with a pet from a very young age can lessen allergies and
asthma, and build immunity!It may sound contrary to what common sense would
suggest, but children who grow up in homes with their furry friends (pets) are
actually less likely to develop common allergies.
Did all of that convince you? If not, then go now and get a pet to see for
yourself!