Alleviating Anxiety, Stress, and Depression with a Pet

​I love my 3 kitties, living with them comes with many benefits, including constant companionship, love, and affection. And I'm not the only one that feels like this. Not only are people happier in the presence of animals, they’re also healthier. In a survey of pet owners, 74% of pet owners reported mental health improvements from pet ownership, and 75% of pet owners reported a friend’s or family member’s mental health has improved from pet ownership. Moreover, studies have demonstrated that pets and therapy animals can help alleviate stress, anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness and social isolation.