Pets

Did you know that owning a pet has been proven to have overwhelmingly positive mental and physical health benefits? It's true! Scientists have only begun to research the positive affects our furry friends have on us, but what they have discovered so far is incredible....

When I decided to get a dog, my decision process for the breed was based more on practicality than appearance. I needed a smaller dog to fit comfortably and happily in my apartment, but I also lived in Colorado at the time so I needed a dog who could keep up on hikes....

It's not a coincidence that getting a warm hug or snuggling with a puppy seems to boost your happiness. Welcome physical contact can actually lower blood pressure and heart rate while increasing your immune system and relieving pain.1 Scientifically, it can even make...