Furry Friends
Sep 23rd, 2008 by April
I just got a new pet the other day. I have wanted one for a while but I finally found one who matched my personality and wishes for a pet.
Let me tell you, it is one of the nicest things ever to have an animal to love and care for! Here are some reasons why you might consider getting one yourself, to improve your quality of life:
- According to MSNBC, studies have shown that having a pet can actually add years to your life.
- Studies have also shown that pets can help reduce your stress and blood pressure levels.
- Having a pet will teach you responsibility, especially if you have never had one before and have no children. Taking care of another being who is dependent on you is much different from taking care of yourself. It will add work to your life, but it will also add warm, fuzzy feelings and an understanding of what it means to be a caretaker.
It is true that owning a pet comes with additional chores and expenses, but if you are able to get one and have an interest, I would recommend that you definitely consider it. Not only will it help you, but it will help the animal, especially considering the fact that many adoptable animals in shelters have previously been abused and mistreated. To find an adoptable pet in your area, check out Petfinder.org.
Reduce your stress levels? These people obviously don’t have a cat whose main goal in life is to eat their left foot.
I work at a coworking space in Austin, Conjunctured, where I share an office with a bunch of other entrepreneurs, and it just so happens to be pet friendly. I had thought this would be an annoyance to me since I’m not really a dog person, but I’ve really started to realize the warmth and friendliness that little critters bring to the world. Congrats April on your new pet, you should post a photo!
Pets are worth it. I’ve given up moving to “no pets”, cheap homes and living with a close, but allergic friend because of my cat. It was worth it though.