Celebrate the paw-sitive power of spending time playing with or watching our furry friends.
Celebrate the paw-sitive power of spending time playing with or watching our furry friends.
fast facts
Research shows that pets can play a powerful role in our self-care routines.
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Spending time with pets can reduce stress and anxiety by boosting serotonin and dopamine levels.
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Interacting with pets has been shown to lower blood pressure and heart rate, helping to calm the mind.
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Caring for a pet provides a sense of purpose and routine, which can combat feelings of sadness or depression.
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Pets offer unconditional love and companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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Playing with pets encourages mindfulness, helping you stay present in the moment and ease worries.
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Physical activity with pets, like walking a dog, releases endorphins that can lift your mood.
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Watching funny pet videos can trigger laughter, which boosts your mood and reduces stress hormones.
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Viewing cute or playful pet videos helps release oxytocin, enhancing feelings of warmth and connection.
quick tips
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show your support
Boost your well-being while making a positive impact in your community.
volunteer
Volunteering at local shelters, fostering, or walking dogs helps pets and boosts your well-being. Check the Humane Society, ASPCA, or Best Friends Animal Society for opportunities to make a positive impact.
donate items
Donating items like pet food, toys, bedding, and grooming supplies helps shelters and foster organizations care for pets. Many alsto accept cleaning supplies, as well as gently used crates, carriers, and bedding. Contact your local shelter to confirm their current needs.
give back
Donating funds helps provide food, medical care, and shelter for animals, and supports rescue and adoption efforts. National organizations like thethe Humane Society, ASPCA, or Best Friends Animal Society, as well as local shelters, rely on donations to continue their life-saving work. Your support makes a big difference.
Sometimes, simple actions like spending time with pets aren’t enough to ease the stress, anxiety, or sadness we’re feeling. If you need extra support, visit our resources page for tips, information, and ways to get help.









