dogs

I’ve grown up around plenty of pets my entire life. In fact, my mom has always been a part of animal rescue efforts. Needless to say, I know a thing or two about your average cat and dog. However, until recently, I was completely unaware that there are numerous proven health benefits that can come from caring for a furry friend or two. So, next time your kid starts begging you for either a kitten or puppy, take a moment to think it over before you simply shut them down (and inevitably crush their dreams).

This is Honey and this is her story. Honey first came to the farm back in the winter of 2014. Her story doesn’t start in the happiest of ways, but it does get better, I promise. She was in pretty bad shape: she was cold, malnourished, emaciated, and had been shot in the hind leg.

For most people, having a pet is something they’ve dreamt of since childhood. The thought of coming home from work or school to have that little bundle of joy jump into your lap or excitedly greet you at the door is a happy one, but what many people don’t know is that having a pet can prevent a number of ailments from entering one’s household. Here are five health benefits to owning a pet.