Unleash Health & Happiness

True! A study in the UK found that pets can increase life satisfaction by as much as 3-4 points on a 7-point scale! They also found that owning pets provided as much satisfaction as meeting regularly with friends or relatives.

Answer: 50%! We love our pets. While most Americans (62%) own a pet, Pew Research finds that about half of those pet owners (51%) not only consider pets to be part of their family but say they’re as much a part of the family as a human member.

Answer: Increase our feel-good brain chemicals! While there’s a little truth to all of them, science shows that being with our pets causes the brain to release serotonin and dopamine, helping improve our mood.  

Answer: Totally true! Interacting with a pet for just 10 minutes can help decrease cortisol, a stress hormone, and lower our heart rate and blood pressure for overall heart health. Pet owners also tend to have lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels than non-owners.

Answer: All of the above! It’s true - there’s a wide range of major health benefits pets provide us – from boosting our mood to enriching our lives and encouraging us to stay active and socially engaged. Small wonder we often refer to our pet as our best friend.