Having a pet brings mental and physical benefits in our life. If you are debating getting a pet, here are reasons you should think about. Hopefully it will have you heading out and searching for your next furry (or not furry) addition to your home.
1.Provide Loving Companionship
Your best friends and family aren't always around when you need them, but pets are. They always give off love and gratitude, and they are happy to be in your presence. You can also be yourself around pets. You can dance silly or talk silly, or do things that you might not do in front of people and they will not judge you. Actually, they will love the silliness and get silly themselves. Studies shown constant companionship with a loving being can improve health in many ways. It boosts your immune system, improves heart health, reduces physical pain, and improves mental health. That’s a testament to the power of true love that animals have.
2. They Reduce Stress
If it is stressful work or a tough day at school a pet can make your day less stressful. Studies have shown that stress affects our mental and physical health. The world we are in now can easily wear us out. There are ways to reduce stress, in my opinion the best method is to own a pet. Pets provide support like a best friend. They are always available to listen to your problems without any judgement. Talking out your problems can help you see the situation differently, let out some steam, and feel relaxed. Also when you are stressed, what more can you want than an adorable pair of eyes that instantly attracts your attention and help you get your mind off the thoughts and emotions that causes the stress. One more thing pets need to be taken care of, fed, and loved, which can take your mind off the negativity.
3. Provide Entertainment
Pets are an amazing source of entertainment. They can keep you laughing for hours. The best part is that a pet’s personalities can distract you from issues that you have which causes you to engage in more heart-healthy laughter and keep boredom away.
4. Gives You Responsibility
No matter what type of pet you get, it will require you to take care of it. Being responsible for another can help you be more responsible in the rest of your life too. This is especially true for kids who are still learning the value of routines and good habits. However, even adults can benefit from the consistent responsibility as well.5. Teaches You To Be More Compassionate
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive” - Dalai Lama . This quote is very true. We need compassion in our life. We need both self-compassion and compassion towards other people. Owning a pet who depends on you for survival, good health, and happiness can cause you to become more compassionate. You have to look outside of your own wants and needs, and look into your pets wants and needs and take action on their wants and needs! Having compassion can benefit everything in your life. The benefits of having compassion are less stress, more awareness, more responsibility, and a happier life.
6. Increases Your Ability To Read Nonverbal Communication
Because a pet cannot speak you have to be able to read their body language, which can help you read people's body language. Studies show 90% of communication is nonverbal. It can help you have more successful relationships both in your private life and work life. This can be helpful to your happiness and financial future. This can help you have a dominant personality and that can help you when it comes to moving up the corporate ladder.7. Pets Can Sense Danger and be Heroic
Animal can sense danger so when its nearby they can warn you and that's pretty helpful. We all know that dogs bark when they sense someone near the house and that can be very good for home security however, some pets can sense far more than just a stranger. Once a parrot in Florida squawked so loudly that the family woke up and escaped the fire. Also a dog in New Jersey pulled himself up the stairs and alerted his sleeping family about a fire. A pet snake in China alerted his sleeping owner of a fire by grabbing the owner’s clothes with his teeth and whipping the bed with his tail. Maybe a pet just may save your life!8. Exercise
People benefit from regular physical exercise no matter what age. Sometimes it's hard to get into a regular exercise routine and it's so easy to skip it. Having a dog can be a great way to make walking a part of your daily routine.9. New interests
A pet can expose you to many new interests and activities. Maybe it's cleaning up the neighborhood park where you walk your dog. Some hospitals even seek pet owners who will volunteer to bring in their pet to spend time with patients. You could even make new friends that have same interests.
10. Less Prone to Allergies and Asthma
Studies have shown that people who grow up with pets are less likely to develop allergies and asthma. When exposed to pet dander and other allergens when young, they tend to develop stronger immune systems. 
