Man’s Best Friend

The $12 Billion Benefits of Man’s Best Friend We have always known that there is a powerful, positive relationship between pet ownership and well-being; this special bond can decrease blood pressure, elevate mood, reduce feelings of stress/anxiety and aide in the recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, according to Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI), […]

The Healing Power of Pets

It is no secret that pets enrich people lives, but this is even more so true for the elderly. Pets being nonjudgmental and seeking out love, provide an unfaltering companionship. Many studies have shown that people with pets live healthier lives. In fact, therapy animals brought to facilities with elderly residents were shown to increase […]