Pets are unique creatures who hold a huge spot in many of our hearts. Whether it's a cat, a dog, a fish, a lizard, a hamster, or a parakeet, almost all of us at some point in our lives have wanted to care for a pet and many of us have. As a young child having a pet was like having a best frined who love you unconditionally and was up for anything; you could paint its nails, put a pirate hat on its head, and cuddle with it until you fell asleep. As an adult, they provide company in even the loneliest of times, they make us feel better after a bad work day or school day, and they make us feel calm when we feel angry or upset. Pets help us get more excercise, see more sun;ight, and make more friends. The best part of having a pet is the moment when you come home and they give you unconditional love like nothing else matters in the world. Adopting and taking care of an animal is one of the most beneficial choices you could make and although it's a huge responsibility, the amount of benefits that come from this choice shadows any con. So, if you are wondering what type of different adopting a pet can do for you, then keep reading on.
Benefit 1: You will have someone's 100% affection and trust in your hands
Pets are very loyal; once they fall in love with you, it's really only you who matters. They are there waiting at your bedside when you wake up, they watch you leave for work with heavy eyes, they wait patiently until they hear the engine of your car cut off and your keys jingle in the lock of your front door, and once that door opens they care about nothing else than shedding you with all the loves you may ever need. Pets aslo trust you with their lives, literally. Since they cannot get food themselves (they can, but that would mean digging through your garbage) and they cannot take themselves out for walks (unless you want to end up with a missing pet), they depend on you to help them complete those actions. Having a pet is an incredible responsibility because you literally have another life on you hands, yet the amount of love and satisfaction you recieve in return makes everything worth it.
Benefit 2: You will see changes in your health and well-being
One condition that comes with a dog: you have to take it out for walks. The thing about walks is that you have to get up and go outside as well, forcing you to get some much-needed exercise; you may even see lower cholesterol levels and lowered blood pressure just by doing a lap around the block every day. You will even be able to get a little tan and your Vitamin C levels will definitely thank you for paying some attention to the fact that you have been needing this for a long time. Your dog may meet some other doggie friends, allowing you to talk to other pet owners and potentially opening the door up to making some friends. These are only a few of the many benefits that can come from making the choice to adopt, and your body and new best friend will definitely thank you for it.
Benefit 3: You will know and be able to handle responsibilty like never before
Having and taking care of a pet is a huge responsibilty; it takes time, money, and effort to properly care for an animal. If you don't have enough time or skills to properly take care of yourself, then it wouldn't be the right decision to tkae on another life- the animal will depend on you to give it as much of your attention as possible. But if you do believe you have the time and the skills, then maybe look into adoption as a stepping stone into handling more and more responsibility. Throughout the experinece of owning a pet, you will develop better time-management skills, better focus skills, a stronger level of patience, and you will see your heart transform into a mansion of love. As much as it sounds scary to have another life on your hands, the experience will indeed make you a better person and you will know that you are capable of taking care of someone other than yourself.
Benefit 4: Your stress and anxiety levels will tank
Pets are like destress machines. They do tons of funny things and are sure to make you laugh way more times than once; its even scientifically proven that the act of petting an animal will lower your blood pressure and calm your anxiety. Pets have an instinct to know when something is wrong or off and will be right by your side to cheer you up and tell you it will be okay in their own way.
Benefit 5: Your saving a life
Many of the animals sitting inside local pounds or animal shelters unfortunately have been neglected from the proper care, love, and attention they need. Many of their owners who were not suited to taking care of a pet harmed the animals, leaving these little beings to not feel like they can trust any human at all and making it that much harder for them to have a chance at a happy life. Another sad part is many of the animal shelters have a limited space for occupancy, and those who don't get adopted run the risk of being put down or euthanized. Deep down the animals who were affected are still capable of that unconditional love and are just looking for the right human to shed it upon, and that's where they need you help. By adopting a pet from an animal shelter, you will be showing the animal humans are capale and will be saving its life.
Benefit 6: You will have the time of your life
Having a pet will ensure that you are going to have the time of your life. Pets love adventure, and are sure going to love to go on many with you. They will do things that will make you laugh, make you cry, frustrate you to pieces, smile with pride, and will always be there to love you. No matter what kind of lifestyle you live, there's an animal that would love to share it with you and although there will be times where your patience will run as thin as a wire, it will be learning experience like no other. So, if you are ready to have the most fun you may possibly ever have, then consider adopting a pet.
There are so many benefits to adopting a pet. Whether it's to help you mentally, socially, or physically, your pet (furry or not) will be by your side through whatever situation life throws at you. Even though adopting a pet is an enormous responsibilty, there are so many benefits that will come out of it that you won't even second guess you decision. So, if you are ready to make the change and bring a pet into your home and into your life, then go out and adopt one!