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Is having a pet good for your emotional health?
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Yes: A great deal of research supports the benefits of a pet. The reasons? Love without complicated demands. Companionship. Increased activity. Feeling needed. Having responsibility for the well-being of the pet. Increased sense of purpose and meaning. Positive physical stimulation. Facilitation of more interaction with humans (e.g., taking your dog to the park). Better physical health!
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