Great News for Klamath Basin Pet Lovers!
Great News for Klamath Basin Pet Lovers!
Here in the Klamath Basin, many of us own and love our pets, and would agree that pets bring joy, companionship, and a sense of purpose.
The great news is that pets also appear to have a positive impact, in addition to reducing feelings of loneliness, there are many ways pet owners may benefit from having a pet during this unusual time of isolation:
The great news is that pets also appear to have a positive impact, in addition to reducing feelings of loneliness, there are many ways pet owners may benefit from having a pet during this unusual time of isolation:
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A recent study, published Sept. 25, 2020 in the journal PLOS ONE, indicates that pet ownership was associated with less deterioration in mental health and smaller increases (compared with non-pet owners) in loneliness since lockdown.
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Caring for and engaging with a pet helps you focus on the present moment and appreciate its joys.
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If you’re low on motivation and feel depressed and stuck inside your home, caring for a pet will make your days more meaningful.
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If you are not a pet lover, it’s okay! There are many other ways to get support, connection, and joy. The benefits of pet ownership are there due to the emotional bond, so there will not be a benefit if you really don’t want all that comes with owning a pet.
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