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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

The Human Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

Pet ownership has many benefits. One of the more interesting effects is the health and medical benefits that pets have on humans. There have been numerous studies that have verified positive health and medical effects in a vast array of different areas. Consider for example that studies have shown the following:

Senior citizens that own a dog frequent their doctor less than those that do not own a dog.

Daily activity levels of seniors that are not pet owners deteriorated faster than those of pet owners.

Pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Children that own pets scored higher on empathy and pro social orientation scales than non-pet owners.

Positive self esteem within children is enhanced by pet ownership.

Pet owners have higher one year survival rates following coronary heart disease.

Pets decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation

For a more detailed listing of this information and other relevant articles visit the Delta Society which is an organization that promote human health improvement through service and therapy animals.

As a pet owner myself who has experienced the joy of pet ownership I can say that I am not entirely surprised by these results. It's well known that our own personal happiness has definite effect on our physical well being. Pets can certainly provide the companionship and love that boost self esteem and psychological well being.

Labels: Adopt a Senior Pet, Pet Owner Statistics

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

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November Is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month at GregRobert Pet Supplies

GregRobert Pet Supplies www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com and www.Petfinder.com are celebrating November as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month.

“Think of a pet that is already trained and doesn't chew or scratch everything in sight--a pet who will love you unconditionally,” said Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com's Director of Public Relations. “That's what you get when you adopt a senior pet.”

Some people worry that a senior pet comes with problems, but according to Hazel Blumberg-McKee of Tallahassee, FL, there are no disadvantages. “In most cases they've had a home and they want one again.” Senior Pet products including: Glucosamine & Joint Care for Dogs at GregRoberts.

She adopted eight-and-a-half-year old Sadie, and has never regretted it. “An older animal is easier to deal with. And Sadie is still playful. She plays fetch and gallops all over the place.”
At animal shelters and rescue groups everywhere, there are loving, healthy senior pets like Sadie, looking for that one special home to cherish them for the rest of their life, and they don't ask for much: just a warm place to sleep, good meals and plenty of love.

During Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month, take the opportunity to get acquainted with the older pets available at PetFinder. Visit PetFinder online at www.petfinder.com

About the GregRobert, LLC
GregRobert Discount Pet Supplies offers discounted pet products for cat and dog owners. Their internet site built by Nicayla Enterprises www.nicayla.com

http://www.pet-dog-catsupply-store.com is a web portal for pet lovers. Including an “ask the vet” feature, online forums and a vast array of pet products, it is one of the fastest growing pet supply websites on the Internet.

Visit GregRobert online at http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com

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Labels: Adopt a Senior Pet, Glucosamine for Dogs