THE NEW YORK POST – Almost three in five Americans say that their pet literally saved their life, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners revealed that 56% have been rescued by their four-legged friend in one way or another.
When asked how, one respondent shared, “I’m not sure I would be the person I am today (or even be here today) if it wasn’t for him,” while another found themselves in bad shape at the hospital, sharing, “knowing I had to get home to my babies saved me.”
A survey found that 56% of petowners have been rescued by their four-legged friend in one way or another.
In fact, another 56% are willing to repay the favor and would trade years off their own life so that their pet could live longer.
More than one-third of pet owners polled (34%) purposely got a pet to improve their mental health and it’s working. Almost all (95%) find that having a pet improves their mental health on a daily basis.
Prior to getting their pet, only 32% of respondents would have graded their mental health between an A- and an A+. After getting their pet, that number jumps to 71%.
Some shared that it’s the companionship that gives them the boost, saying a pet “makes me feel needed” or simply gives them support “by always being there next to me.”
