“Get a pet” they said…
“They releases stress” they said…
Research shows that, unless you’re someone who really dislikes animals or is absolutely too busy to care for one properly, pets can provide excellent social support, stress relief, and other health benefits—perhaps more than people. The following are more health benefits of pets. -verywellmind.com
Some research suggests that when children who struggle with reading read aloud to a trained dog and handler, they show fewer anxiety symptoms. “Their attitudes change and their skills improve,” says Lisa Freeman, director of the Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction. - https://time.com/4728315/science-says-pet-good-for-mental-health/
Left to right - Yumi and Jikku. Since last year these ladies are my co-workers, they are great in keeping me happy, calm and stress-free.
