March 20 is the day of happiness.
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Today, March 20, 2023 we celebrate the World Happiness Day and this is the right occasion to remember the importance that dogs and cats have in our existence.
Sharing life with a pet has unimaginable benefits, but that’s not all. There presence of dogs and cats it is necessary for many reasons. That’s why they are so essential, especially for those who love them.
They make life better
Having a dog or cat greatly improves life. Many scientific studies confirm it, but also the experience of those who own one. The smell, the touch, the cuddles and the purr are a mood booster and offer incredible benefits on a psychophysical level.
Also, specifically, a research proves that anyone who shares a bed with a dog sleeps better, especially if it’s a woman. There are more than a few good reasons to choose to rest with a dog or a cat and get a dose of extra pampering. Having a pet is also useful because leads to socializing with other owners and to go out more often, spending days outdoors. In short, there is an endless list of benefits that furry friends give.
They help the sick and the disabled
The importance of animals is found above all when there is a need for them. As in the case of illnesses and disabilities. Guide dogs in particular are a precious asset for those who are not self-sufficient and their usefulness is essential for granting the disabled person an almost normal life.
One of the many exemplary cases is that of Sally and Ethan, a mistress in a wheelchair who, thanks to her Labrador, can really do anything and keep crises under control. Even cats are no less, especially in the field of Pet Therapy. The cuddles and their proximity to the sick are a real stimulus for the body and mind to react.
They are good for children
If there is a human being to whom dogs and cats give so much joy that’s the baby. The little ones can only derive so many benefits from contact with pets. First of all they learn to coexist with the animal species, to respect and love her, and also they can more easily overcome those small difficulties that develop during the growth process, such as shyness, difficulty in socializing and so on. Children who can play with cats and dogs are happier.