“Animals are a gift from above for they truly define the words unconditional love”
- Heather Wolf
The reasons to adopt a pet are innumerable! But here are some highlights:
Exercise - they get us outside and moving
Smile - they make us laugh and lift our spirits
Health - they help us to recover from illness and can help lower blood pressure
Love - they offer unconditional love and combat loneliness
Purpose - they give our lives meaning
Life Lessons - they teach us forgiveness and patience
Adaptability - they can adapt to virtually to any situation
Acceptance - they accept us entirely, even when humans don't
Responsibility - they teach us to be good stewards
Flexibility - they give us practice in being more flexible
Hope - they give us faith and hope in challenging times
Friendships - they help us meet like-minded people
Besties - they are the best listeners and seem to understand
Fun - they don't mind playing dress up or even singing along
Photos - they offer endless beautiful photos on your phone
Warmth - they can cuddle up and keep us warm
Cherished - they are excited to see us after a long day
Humanity - they leave an open spot for the next furbaby when adopted
Hero - they make us heroes by saving a life
Safety - they can keep us safe. In fact, check out this study done by Ohio State: https://news.osu.edu/more-dogs-in-the-neighborhood-often-means-less-crime/