The Impact Animals Have On Us
Ever since I was a little girl, I have been surrounded by animals within my own home. Growing up with two cats and then getting our families’ first puppy, our dog Oreo, along with having a fish tank right in our kitchen and a rabbit too, it is clear that we are a pet-friendly home.
Thinking about it now, I have a big feeling I will always want to have an animal by my side. But, why? Why am I so drawn to pets?
An article posted by NaturallySavvy spoke highly about animals, noting their immense impact on people, including on their safety, health, and wellness. In many ways, we are our pets' whole lives when they are only a short part of ours. As sad as that can feel, animals really do have a great influence over our lives and change ours for the better. Here are some ways how:
Attention
Fish are colorful and lively within their tanks. According to the site, they are helpful for Alzheimer’s patients in keeping their attention and sparking their appetites and improving their focus.
Long-Life
In 2017, a report by Scientific Reports listed several impacts that dogs have over human beings. The list included longer life expectancy, better health, and lower blood pressure, among others.
Happiness
For pet owners of dogs and cats, for example, there is an impact on their happiness and trust of others. They can even help reduce anxiety! For children with autism or nerves socially, reading to a dog can relieve stress in their lives, animals can help increase their social skills, and can also improve children’s performance in school.
Protection
A typical idea about dogs is that they are capable of guarding our homes and protecting us from any potential dangers. Besides their physical protection qualities, canines can also assist those with disabilities, neurological disorders, and so on.
NaturallySavvy stated, “Animals are an integral part of our lives. Their contributions are physical, emotional, social, and spiritual and can have a positive impact on people of all ages, circumstances, and walks of life.”
