Top Benefits of Adopting Pets
Have you spent too long with a pet door that does not get used? If so, it may be time to look for a new pet. Don’t think that you have to visit a breeder or a specialty pet shop. Your new companion may be waiting for you at the nearest pet shelter or foster home. While having a pet is almost always beneficial to humans, adopting a pet offers even more benefits than selecting one based on bloodline and popularity.
Mutt Love
The common mutt has always gotten a bad rap because it is not a pure bred animal. However, there is far more to the perfect pet than a straight bloodline. Many pets with pure bloodlines develop multiple health issues, many of which are the result of the practice of inbreeding to keep the bloodline pure. Mutts, on the other hand, require some of the most limited medical care and come to you expecting nothing but decent treatment, with no special diet or pomp.
Expand the Social Network
No, it is not about social media, although you can always get more followers with the right cat or dog pics. This is about stepping away from the computer for some outdoor exercise and socialization. A pet gives you a reason to get out and about, maybe even to visit the nearest dog park.
The people who might approach you are already showing you that you have something in common, because animal haters don’t approach people who are with their pets. Now is your chance to meet new people and show off the manners you have taught your pet. On top of all that, you already have a good story to share in that you adopted a pet rather than had one bred for you.
Improve Focus on Tasks
Whether it’s because you know you have certain things that you need to do with your pet every day or it’s because of their watchful eyes reminding you of your responsibilities for the day, pet owners get more things done. Yes, you may have to step over your dog who is faithfully lounging at your feet while you do dishes or complete other tasks, but it is a proven fact that pet owners are more productive and have an increased ability to focus on the task at hand.
Improved Mental Health
You don’t have to be lonely to adopt a pet, but how great are you going to feel about yourself when you save your pet from a tough life at a shelter? On top of that, you get to experience unconditional love at its finest. You will always be welcomed home, and your pet will never ask you to change.
Each time he or she walks out the pet door, you will know that they are coming back and will be as happy to see you as if you had been gone for hours. You really can’t ask for a better boost for your mental health than the kind of selfless devotion only a pet can give.
