How pets are important

Or ... about the human-animal bond...

• Pets teach children to be better communicators and more successful.   Interviews with the CEO's of the Fortune 500 companies indicate that 95% of them had pets growing up as children.

• Studies on outcomes of persons who have suffered from a major heart attack show some interesting facts. First, having a pet at home is as important to their outcome as any single medication.  Second, having a pet at home to pet and talk to has been shown to be as important as having a spouse at home!

• Pets have often been referred to as a "social lubricant".   Ever notice how it is so easy to greet and  talk with someone on a walk if they have a pet.

• Single seniors who tend to be "house bound" are encouraged to get exercise for their pet (and themselves).  Also, they are more likely to be motivated to eat.  After all, the pet needs to eat regular meals!

• Did you know that petting a dog or cat lowers your blood pressure?