Animal News
Does having pets make you happier?
Monday, 4 March 2013
Research conducted by an online pet company states that houses with pets are happier and healthier.
There are lots of benefits to having pets. According to psychologists, pets can help you learn lots of life skills, including companionship, how to play together and how to deal with times of trouble.
Caring for a pet also helps owners understand responsibility, as all pets need to be cared for and looked after.
Mark Singleton from Pets4homes.co.uk says: “Both parents and children can benefit from having a pet. They are a source of stimulation for brain and body and a huge source of happiness.”
Dogs are the UK’s favourite pet and there are lots of different breeds to choose from.
If you are thinking of getting a pet, whether it is a small animal like a hamster or a guinea pig, or a larger animal like a dog, make you sure you research your choice of pet properly. Some animals live a very long time and they will rely on you to look after them.
What do you think? Do pets make you happier? Let us know in a comment below!
Ella H (Age 10) wrote on Monday, 4 March 2013 @ 07:56
Yes pets are awsome.
Ahmet C (Age 10) wrote on Monday, 4 March 2013 @ 08:31
I don't have one, but it would make me happier.
Hannah B (Age 11) wrote on Monday, 4 March 2013 @ 22:13
I love my pet dog so much and he always put a smile on my face!
Sophie R (Age 12) wrote on Tuesday, 5 March 2013 @ 17:51
whenever i'm sad (like Yummysushi said) i feel happier when my dog is near me and she puts a smile on my face.
Tilbe E (Age 8) wrote on Thursday, 7 March 2013 @ 07:15
they would make you smile
Caitlin M (Age 11) wrote on Saturday, 9 March 2013 @ 23:11
I got new pets because they can be your best friend.they make you think happy,joyful thoughts. My pets always cheer me up after a hard day.
Ben O (Age 8) wrote on Friday, 15 March 2013 @ 16:49
I do not have a pet but I still kind of like them!
Octavia J (Age 11) wrote on Sunday, 17 March 2013 @ 10:36
I have a cat and he always finds me when I'm upset to plant a big sloppy lick on my forehead!
Emilia C (Age 14) wrote on Sunday, 17 March 2013 @ 18:53
I think it makes me happy!!xx
Albi K (Age 11) wrote on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 @ 15:58
i think it makes us happy because you want to have something that is interactive and that looks up to you
Lily W (Age 13) wrote on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 @ 18:25
Yes i think it is good to be able to look after and be responible for something that is alive. wether its a guineapig to a dog.Pets are funny and part of the family!
Kerysmae M (Age 9) wrote on Friday, 22 March 2013 @ 18:32
ive got a puppy and he is playful.like everybody else said he puts a smile on my face
Madeline C (Age 8) wrote on Saturday, 23 March 2013 @ 08:58
tiger4321 age 8 yeah I feel happier when my cocker spaniel puppy give me a cuddle and a big lick
Juliet R (Age 10) wrote on Sunday, 31 March 2013 @ 15:23
My next door neighbours dog always makes me happy when I am sad. He wipes my sad smile to a happy smile.