12 Reasons Why Your Life is Better With a Pet

People put off getting a pet because they think it’ll make their house messy, or cut into their alone time. Little do they know, adopting a furry or reptilian friend is the best decision you could make. Here are some reasons why.

1. They’re beneficial for your cardiovascular health. Having a dog lowers risk of heart disease, thanks to their amazing stress relieving properties.

2. Also connected to their stress-busting perks, dogs are the perfect therapists – they provide support without making you talk. Dogs can help with everything from chemo, to depression, to PTSD or physical therapy patients.

3. They can smell illnesses. Why waste your money on pointless doctor’s bills when your dog is a secret superhero that fights illnesses?

4. They prevent you from living a sedentary lifestyle. Having a dog forces you to walk twice a day, and makes dog owners almost 34% more likely to reach the required 150 minutes of weekly exercise.