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Bringing home a furry, four-legged friend can transform your life in delightful and unexpected ways.
According to Everyday health, pet ownership is linked to lower blood pressure, and it can also promote mental health and social connectedness.
RELATED: 6 Potential Health Benefits of Owning a Pet
Choosing between a cat and dog can be dependent on one’s lifestyle, work-life, and/or compatibility with other pets.
Benefits of Adopting a Dog
Companionship: Dog’s are a man’s best friend for a reason. Dog provide unconditional love and emotional connection for their owners and others.
Exercise: Dogs love to go for a walk. A daily dog-walk can help you get more exercise
Improved heart health: Dog owners have been linked lower blood pressure and a lower risk of death.
Improved mental health: Owning a dog can improve your mental health and reduce the risk of cognitive issues.
Increased self-esteem: …
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