Scientists have proven that owning a pet has emotional and health benefits. A study published in the journal of the American Geriatrics Society showed that independently living seniors that have pets tend to have better physical health and mental well being than seniors who don’t have a pet.

    Studies have also shown that senior pet owners have significantly lower blood pressure than their contemporaries. There are a number of reasons for exactly how pets accomplish these health benefits. Pets need feeding, grooming, and walking. All of these activities require action on the per owner’s part. Consistently performing this kind of minor exercise can keep pet owners able to carry out the normal activities of daily living.

    Pets and the elderly have a lot to give each other. They can fill a senior’s life with years of unconditional love and companionship.
 

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Pet-friendly b&b              Reply to this Comment See mini-B&B in Philadelphia advertised under travel section.                By:  Sandy Buk        Posted: Dec 02 2005 02:12:03 PM CATS NEED LOVING HOMES!!!              Reply to this Comment Hi, I have three beautiful cats that I have to give up for health reasons. I would like them to go to a senior person or couple, because it was only my husband and I that they were used to. One is black and white (male) one is gray (male) and the other is a gray and white tabby (female). They are fixed and are inside cats. I'm located in Spring Hill, Florida Thank you, M. Dellaquila                By:  Mary Dellaquila        Posted: Jan 15 2006 08:43:02 PM pets              Reply to this Comment hi ; i am a pet lover, i lost my pet 6 weeks ago and miss her very much ; i had her for 17 yrs, she was a wonderful companion for me , my desire is to get another small dogè no heavier then 15 lbsè however my income is not enough to buy one ; does any one out there have any ideasÉ                By:  misty2647        Posted: May 11 2006 05:39:24 AM i want to meet sugar mummies              Reply to this Comment i am a young boy of 25 and looking for a woman who will love.i am looking for older women and above my age.below is my email address, kwekuadjei2002@yahoo.co.uk i will be glad to hear from you. thanks for reading my profile                By:  godwin special        Posted: May 29 2006 03:07:37 PM Pet Adoption              Reply to this Comment You can try calling your local humane society or shelter and tell them what type dog you want. When they have one, they'll call you. Or you can contact a rescue group(of the type dog you want) i.e. Schnauzer Rescue.... Hope you find that lucky dog!!                By:          Posted: Oct 18 2006 08:07:54 PM

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