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The percent of household that have pets.
What is 65%?
This famous cartoon dog has been Scooby-Doo's best friend since 1969.
Who is Shaggy?
Simply walking this pet in your neighborhood can lead to significantly more interactions with neighbors.
What is a dog?
The simple act of doing this to a dog's soft fur or a cat's can lower stress and reduce anxiety.
What is petting? (cuddling/interacting)
How can walking a dog increase your physical health.
What is increased physical activity?
Besides dogs and cats, these animals can be kept as pets, and watching them can reduce muscle tension.
What are fish?
The Birtish boy wizard is famously accompanies by an owl named Hedwig.
Who is Harry Potter?
Organizations often arrange for these animals to visit senior care facilities to combat isolation.
What are therapy animals?
Known as "non-judgmental listeners," pets provide this, which is powerful antidote to lonliness.
What is companionship?
Why is owning a dog with kids beneficial to children's health?
What is increased immune system support?
What are elephants?
Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz wouldn't go anywhere without her dog.
Who is Toto?
One of the biggest benefits of owning a dog when you live alone.
What is reduced loneliness and isolation?
Feeding, walking, and playing with a pet provides this, which helps owners feel more grounded and focused.
What is a routine?
Interacting with a pet can decrease the stress hormones in humans.
What is Cortisol?
This is the most essential thing a person can provide, beyond food and shelter, to make the pet feel like a part of the family.
What is love/attention?
What is a lion?
When owning a dog, providing routine responsibilities and boosting confidence can give people a sense of what.
What is a sense of purpose?
For children, the unconditional love of a pet can help build this positive feeling about themselves.
What is Self-esteem?
Petting a dog or cat can immediately help lower this, which is great for people with anxiety
What is Blood Pressure?
This term described the phenomenon where pets reduce feelings of loneliness and depression in owners.
What is "The Pet Effect"?
Known for being a "gentle giant," this breed of dog is famously associated with saving people in the Swiss Alps.
What is a Saint Bernard?
According to the American Heart Association, walking a dog can help you meet people in these locations.
What are dog parks, pet stores, or training classes?
What percentage of people say their stress is reduced owning a pet?
What is 79%?
According to research, dog owners are 15% less likely to die from this type of disease.