Urgent Need for Pet Adoption Find Dogs & Cats & More

A study by the National Institute of Health found that people who owned dogs were less likely to die as a result of a heart attack than those who did not own one. There is some evidence that pets may have a therapeutic effect in dementia cases. Other studies have shown that for the elderly, good health may be a requirement for having a pet, and not a result.

  • If you’re simply not an “animal person,” pet ownership is not going to provide you with any health benefits or improve your life.
  • Cats must be at least 8 weeks old when traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
  • “This can be a serious problem for dogs like pugs and French bulldogs, who can already have breathing problems because of their flat faces and squishy noses.”
  • The timetable for examination statements and certifications can be very tight.
  • Spay/neuter remains the most