8 Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Pet
November is the month of gratitude, and our furry friends give us so much to be thankful for. Scroll through this list, and you’ll find yourself wanting to give your pets even more treats and belly rubs than you do already!
1. They Keep Us Healthy
It’s no secret that owning a dog increases your daily amount of physical activity. According to research from Harvard Health, dog owners have lower blood pressure than those without dogs. All those dog walks are not only great for bonding and exploring the outdoors, but also play a large role in keeping you and your four-legged family members healthy.
In addition to our physical health, pets also keep us mentally healthy! It is scientifically proven that animals can reduce a person’s stress levels. Research shows that pet owners experience less loneliness and have a high level of emotional well-being. Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with their pet after learning that?
2. They Provide Companionship
Who will always be there for you after a long day? Your pet! Animals provide valuable companionship for many individuals, and they make great listeners, too. 🐈
Let’s be honest, we love how excited our pets get each and every time we come home. Studies have shown that dogs respond powerfully to their owner’s scent and voice. Animals aren’t afraid or embarrassed to shower us with love and show us how much we mean to them. Not only will we always be there for our pets, but our pets will always be there for us! 🐾
3. They Make Us Laugh
Whether it’s making goofy faces or drinking water from the sink, our pets are constantly doing silly things that make us laugh. All animals have their own personalities, quirks, and unique ways of being funny, and we are so here for it. 🙌🏽
Furry companions bring so much joy into our lives, filling each day with laughter and happiness!
4. They Help Us Make New Friends
Owning a pet can instantly turn you into a social butterfly. Dog parks are a great way to meet fellow dog owners and new dog friends.
Heading out the door for a walk around the neighborhood? Be sure to pack some extra treats to share, who knows who you might meet with everyone wanting to pet your cute furball!
5. They Protect Us
Your pets are always looking out for you. It has been scientifically proven that cats and dogs have better hearing than humans. Cats are able to hear sounds up to 1.6 octaves above the human range and 1 octave above the range of a canine. Dogs are able to hear sounds four times farther away than humans can. No matter the size of your guard dog or cat, they have their ears peeled and are ready to protect you!
6. They Provide Unconditional Love
Have you ever wondered if your pet actually loves you? The answer is, YES! Research has shown that cats often show their affection in subtle ways, such as purring and rubbing their head against you. If you want to learn more surprising ways your cat shows their love, check out this blog! As for dogs, signs of affection include tail wagging, lying on their back, wanting to be close to you, and of course lots of kisses! 😘
7. They Teach Us Responsibility
Adopting a pet is a great way to learn responsibility. You are your pet’s whole world, and they depend on you to give them a great life. The act of caring for any animal can provide many life lessons on how to be a responsible caretaker. Pets teach us to slow down and make time to play or take walks! Raising our furry friends reminds us to love unconditionally, stop holding grudges, and enjoy the journey.
Pets challenge us to be better versions of ourselves. All pet owners know the amount of patience it takes to train a pet. Dedicating time to training your furball can be difficult, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences in the world!
8. they Make Us Better People
Caring for a pet helps you maintain a paw-sitive mindset. When you give your pet a treat for doing something correctly, you are training them by using the method of positive reinforcement. By focusing on this training style, we learn to pay attention to what we love about others and our surroundings. It keeps us concentrated on the good rather than the bad. There is no room for negativity here!
While there are a million reasons to be thankful for our furry family members, we hope you enjoyed reading about our top 8. We thank you for feeding Evolve and being a responsible pet owner!
