Many people talk to their pets and consider them members of the family. Pets give us someone to care for. Having that sense of purpose and responsibility is a valuable learning tool for children and can help fight loneliness, boredom, and depression, especially in the elderly or socially isolated. Pets help people be more sociable. Even among families and friends, pets provide a focus of conversation and activity.
Pets stimulate exercise.
Pets comfort with touch. The gentle stroking of a pet can reduce stress and lower blood pressure and, when combined with quiet talk, create a feeling of relaxation, intimacy, and closeness. Hoping to reduce the number of animals unnecessarily put to sleep, the Humane Society attempts to bridge the gap between reluctant landlords and pet lovers by addressing the needs and concerns of both parties. Dog Trainer Helps Buyers, Pets Pass Condo Board Interviews Warranties Offered to Help Pet-Owners Lease Properties Kate Kemp specializes in apartment advice for both tenants and landlords. Written by Kate Kemp Click here for a printer-friendly version of this article.