There are several health benefits of Owning a Pet.

Anthrozoology, the study of the interaction between humans and other animals, has grown significantly in the last few decades. The controlled research in this discipline has proven that owning a pet can:

• Relieve stress
• Lower blood pressure
• Prevent allergies
• Lower the risk of stroke
• Prevent loneliness

According to the Animal Health Foundation, a pet also remains a trusted companion, even when its owner withdraws from friends and family. Visit Where the Love Is Inc. for more information on adopting rescued animals from high-kill shelters.