Pet Your Stress Away – Mental Health And Your Pets

Pet Your Stress Away- So Many lame puns would be used in this article, so bear with me. Because why not? This is an opportunity every writer is dying to write about. At least for me. Shall we continue? Pur-fect.

The primary purpose of this content is how animals can help you in stressful times and even help cure depression. For those who love animals, it’s literally impossible to stay in a bad mood when a pair of loving puppy eyes meets yours waiting for you to leave work play with them or when a super-soft small fluff ball rubs up against your hand. The bond between humans and animals is very solid. And the positive correlation between pets and mental health is really undeniable, according to a 2015 Harris poll. It is estimated that 95 percent of pet owners think of their animals as a part of their family. Which is true no matter how old we are. Children, adolescents, adults, and seniors can find joy and happiness through their pets.
Furthermore, much research validates the benefits of owning a pet for mental health. Many scientific studies have proven the mental health benefits of owning a dog or cat. Animals can help with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In addition, they provide companionship and ease loneliness. Pets can bring us joy and unconditional love. In addition to the social support, stress relief, and public health benefits that pets can bring, research supports the mood-enhancing benefits of pets. They are like children that don’t grow old. A recent study found that people with AIDS were less likely to suffer from depression if they owned a pet.

Pets that are close to my Heart:

Pugs:

One of my childhood dreams was fulfilled: to see a pug in real life. Most people would find them ugly. But they hold a special place in my heart after my own puppy, that is. I fat shame that poor little guy, but come on, look at him. He was such a happy fat puggy. Students tried to give him walks, but that fat lazy boy would lie down after each round. He was so small and so innocent that all the big dogs tried to pick a fight with him. Even my own puppy was barking at this chubby ball of happiness. So Pugtastic. By now, you probably have noticed my obsession with pugs. If I ever get a chance to adopt a pug, ill name his biscuit.

Siberian Husky:

 

 

 

The Siberian Huskies puppies stole the show. Every heart was melted. Even the ones who had a fear of dogs couldn’t resist the small fluffy ball of sunshine. The puppies loved getting picked up by the students. Seeing these beautiful puppies in a small basket brought tears to my eyes. How can something be so small and yet so fluffy that it started to lick my hand when I held the smallest one in my arms. I died and went straight to puppy heaven.

Coco The Lab

Now on to my own puppy. Yes! I proudly own a Labrador named Coco. We got her when she was only 2 months and was the smallest and weakest one of her batch. The vet was concerned that she might not live that long because she was not acting like her brother and sisters and would shiver. She was so small and yet so fragile that we were afraid that her bones would be crushed if we even pet her. We were terrified for her the first few nights and would wake up at night to check on her after a few months with proper diet and daily playtimes. She became one of the most active and happiest dogs. Coco is 3 years old now, and there hasn’t been a single day where she didn’t fail to bring a smile to my face.

She is such an intelligent and responsive dog; knows how to sit, her obsession with slippers is getting worse, though, but finally learned to “drop it” when we command her to do so. she hates the bath and would not even look at our faces if we do give her one. We have always kept her with us because we are afraid that she might other humans. Turns out she loved everyone and tries to lick anyone who called for her. And even asked for belly rubs. If they stopped, she would lick their hands or put her paw to their hand to continue.

 

 

 

Lastly…

Having a dog, I can confirm that pets bring happiness and joy to one’s life. Research shows that spending time with a pet is even better! One study showed that, when conducting a stressful task, people actually experienced less stress when their pets were with them than when a supportive friend or even their spouse was present! (This may be partial because pets don’t judge us; they just love us.)
I encourage you to adopt one if you think you are responsible enough. If you want a small bundle of joy(not human children) in your life that doesn’t grow up and will remain with you (not like your children who grows up and leave), your furry little friend will stay by your side.