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Scientifically Proven Benefits to Owning a Dog
Ahh man’s (and woman’s) best friend: A dog. There is no creature on earth that will love you more than he or she loves themselves. Through good times and bad, our dogs are always there for us, without fail.
We are going through some pretty tough times. The main thing that has gotten me through this whole mess is my dogs. They’ve definitely kept me busy, but more over: They — and all of the animals we’ve rescued - continued to give me a sense of purpose. I mean, how can you feel sad and alone when you have those unconditional loving, puppy dog eyes staring at you like you’re the best thing since sliced bread on a daily basis?
I’ve always known that the sheer presence of a dog can immediately improve your mood, and now science has proven it.
Since the pandemic began, we have seen a dramatic increase in pet foster and adoption applications. In addition to being home more often, many are relying on the comfort of their pets to help get them through quarantine, the constant barrage of bad news, and the fear and uncertainty about our future.
But, what is it about dogs that makes them so special? Research suggests that there’s something about our dogs, which makes us feel less lonely, depressed, and anxious, and can improve our overall health.
