May is a month of celebration and appreciation of our furry friends for their physical and emotional support they offer to their owners. Pets offer many benefits to people’s lives and there is no better comfort than coming home to your best friend who has been waiting for you all day. They see beyond judgment and provide you eternal love. If you are a current or prospect pet parent, seeking to foster or adopt, it is ever rewarding sensation to bond with your pet. Along with the reward of your pet’s love the CDC states that owning a pet has many beneficial factors including:

• Decreased cholesterol levels
• Decreased triglyceride levels
• Decreased feelings of loneliness
• Increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities
• Increased opportunities for socialization

Its is crucial when picking a pet that fit into your lifestyle, before adopting a pet always ensure that you will have time for them as they do require lots of care and attention. It is important to do some research beforehand about the pet’s specific needs. It is a bonus if the pet is convenient for your family as well as no one can be with their furry friends 24/7. Somethings to consider before bringing a new pet into your life are:

• How much do they need to eat?
• How big will they grow?
• Do they require a lot of exercise?
• How much will veterinary cost for them?
• Are they allowed in living facility?
• Aare they tolerable around young children or older individuals?

Another thing to consider is that there are already so many loving pets who just want to find their forever home and unfortunately are given up by owners who can no longer house them or become stray from their homes, before going to shop for your next pet think of how happy you can make your pet by saving their life. There are many local nonprofit organizations that are looking for forever homes every day. Reach out to your local organizations today!

Not only are pets for enjoyment, but they also provide a crucial role in society for those who need additional assistance with daily task. Dogs are some who are trained to assist their owners who live with disabilities with task such as fetching their mail, grabbing their shoes, ensuring when to cross the road, calling for help when their owners faint, providing emotional support. These pets can be trained to provide specific needs for their owners in need. Service animals range from dogs being the most common but horses, cats, and monkeys among some of the others trained to aid.

Regardless of your reason for owning a pet, their welfare is top priority so both you and your furry friend live a health and balanced life. Pet owners must take responsibility of pet ownership as serious as caring for one of your own children as they are just as part of your family as any other member. Your pets require understanding, patience, care, and love.

Celebrate your pet’s all May long and all year round!