Adopting a Pet May Extend Your Life

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Saving a Pet Might Just Save Your Life

Having a pet not only fills your heart with unconditional love, but there are other mental and physical benefits to being a pet owner. A longer life, less anxiety and stress are just a few of the benefits of saving a pet. Even therapists have prescribed a pet as a way of dealing with depression.

More than 4.3 million animals enter into shelters each year. Check out the infographic below to learn more about how saving a pet might just save YOUR life.

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Source: http://www.carltonhobbs.net/animal-rescue-infographic/
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Also, see:

• Who Rescued Who?
• Seniors Benefit from Shelter Dogs
• List of No-kill Pet Shelters and Rescues