The researchers were not present, but the pets were. The results indicated that the blood pressure of the pet owners was lower than that of the non-pet owners. These readings indicate that support comes in many forms, not just from humans. People with few human contacts can maintain a healthy life by having a pet in the house. Relaxation, meditation, and stress management have become recognized therapies for attempting to reduce blood pressure.
Most people are familiar with guide dogs for the blind.
These are the most recognizable service dogs. But service dogs can take on other roles. Dogs for the hearing disabled alert their owners to a doorbell, a smoke alarm, a crying baby, or other important sounds. Pet ownership is not for everyone. Pets or animals in general will not have a positive effect on all humans.