Five Ways Pandemic Pets Helped Our Mental And Physical Health

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4. Pets Are A Natural Way To Socialize

Pets provide a natural and easy way to meet other humans. If you get a dog, within weeks you’ll likely know neighbors you’d never met before, but who had lived on your street all along. Dog parents tend to find each other. Even if you’re shy, your dog may be a total extrovert, dragging you over to greet the owner of a cute Chihuahua or golden retriever. Before you know it, you’re standing in a group of dog moms and dads with all of your canines, eager to greet each other. Even in the pandemic, pets provided a nice excuse for socially-distanced outdoor hang outs at parks and in back yards.