STAFF REPORT
Adopting a pet has a good effect on both the adopters and the homeless animals.
Getting an animal as a pet frequently opens up new avenues for social engagement and pet-owner connections. Because a companion animal provides unconditional affection, it can reduce social isolation and loneliness, enhance physical health through play, exercise, and new fitness routines, and enhance mental health, emotional stability, and general well-being.
An individual can also have a calming impact from a pet. For instance, Johns Hopkins Medicine states that “interacting socially with dogs actually raises levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin (the same hormone that bonds mothers to babies), while simply petting a dog lowers the stress hormone cortisol.”
Additionally, as therapy animals and sources of emotional support, pets can benefit their family and community. A wide range of illnesses, such as diabetes, autism, cancer, and PTSD, can be helped by them. Additionally, they can visit individuals in their homes, places of care, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and other public places. Furthermore, animal rescue can be an excellent way for parents to teach their kids about responsibility, animal care, and the value of regular playing, exercise, and a nutritious diet.
A rescued animal can also decrease stress and anxiety. For example, research indicates that making eye contact with your dog can release oxytocin, also referred to as the love hormone, which has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.
Engaging with animals helps reduce blood pressure, according to a National Institutes of Health report on the benefits of dogs. According to other studies, pets can lower the risk of some heart-related disorders and improve general heart health.
A person might receive unconditional love and a revitalized feeling of purpose from a rescued pet. In addition to being amazing companions, dogs and cats also significantly improve our general health and well-being.
Considering the wonderful benefits and magical results of having a pet, what are you waiting for? Go. Adopt a pet!
Go visit the Corona Animal Shelter 1330 Magnolia Avenue Corona, CA 92879