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It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.
Aging: Finding Companionship and More in Dogs
Growing older can cause loneliness, isolation, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, heart problems or diseases, higher stress, brain changes, faster cognitive decline, decreased memory, and a higher chance of drug abuse. As we grow older, how do we combat this? From 1998 to 2019 the number of people in the United States owning a dog went up 56%. The American Pet Products Association reported that 63.4 million households in the United States own dogs, according to their National Pet Owners Survey. Other than their obvious popularity and cute factor, owning a dog can benefit older adults in many ways.
By Grace Hazzard6 years ago in Petlife
Puppy Love
Have you ever been walking down the street , minding your own business, when suddenly, out of nowhere, an actual ray of sunshine crosses your path? The feeling is unparalleled. The unbridled excitement that you're met with when interacting with a dog is enough to melt anyone's heart. Big or small, dogs are balls of positive energy and even I, a self-proclaimed "cat person" can't help but perk up when I'm visited by one of these Earth-bound angles.
By Jamie Buckley6 years ago in Petlife
How to Keep Your Dog Healthy
Dogs are some of the best pets you could own. They are great for cheering you up when you are down, keeping you company when you are lonely and snuggling with you on cold winter nights. Of course, you want your dog to live a long and healthy life. While the average lifespan of your dog will depend on the breed, there are several things you can do to help keep your dog healthy for years to come.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Petlife
3 Puppy Introductions You Need to Make
You have done the thing. You have decided to make the most adorable bundle of energy part of your family. Now it's time for the puppy introductions. Yep, you read that right. You have to show them around their new digs and let them meet the entire family. Meeting other animals is just as important. The key is to be patient and not to overwhelm them. Having a new puppy is an exciting time. Do everything in your power to make it a positive one as well.
By Stacy Crutchfield6 years ago in Petlife
If You Have a Dog, You’re Already Practicing Self-Care
In the day-to-day life of an average adult, free time is a rare experience. We work long days. We have a lot of chores to keep up with. We’re lucky if we can even find time to relax, much less focus on what we can do for ourselves. Our well-being is often not our priority, but if you think about it for a minute,you’re actually putting in more effort than you thought you were.
By Mari Brooks6 years ago in Petlife
My Ginger Bear
Owning a dog is not something special for all people. I mean, almost half of Americans own a dog, but the bonds are all different. I have owned dogs since I was six years old and have developed a love for them that is hard to describe. The closest I can think to explain it is an adult wanting to be a parent. You know those people, maybe you’re one of them? Ever since you were little you dreamt of having children and it excites you to think about it all coming true and terrifies you if something should keep you from it. That’s how I feel about having dogs. I want a dog like a woman wants a baby. Laugh if you must. I’m not offended.
By Jennifer R6 years ago in Petlife
for the love of Dogs
It all started when I was tiny. My love of dogs has been with me for as long as I can remember, as I’ve grown up with dogs almost my whole life. When I was little, I had two terrier mixes, Millie and Stella. They were my first love, and ever since then. Dogs were my favorite thing. In elementary school, dogs were my whole life and took over almost every aspect of my young life. It became so intense that many of my teachers, aides, and other helpers wanted me to tone down my love for dogs. I took this to mean that I should stop loving dogs entirely because I couldn’t understand why everyone told me to talk about things other than dogs.
By Paige Krause 6 years ago in Petlife
