5 Ways Pets Support Mental Health

Pets and Mental Health: Lowering Stress

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Pets Protect Against Childhood Anxiety

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Our Pets Make Us Feel Needed

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4. Pets Increase Our Sense of Self-Esteem and Well-Being

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5. Cats and Dogs Are Great Examples of Being in the Moment

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