Especially for seniors

By Thesenior.com.au
December 12 2018 - 8:30am
Animal Welfare League Australia advocates for policies that keep older people and their pets together as long as it works for both.
Animal Welfare League Australia advocates for policies that keep older people and their pets together as long as it works for both.

THE physical health and social benefits of pet ownership for older people are well and truly documented. According to one study, pet owners make 15 per cent fewer visits to a doctor compared with non-pet owners. And among older people, especially, pet ownership also reduces feelings of loneliness and promotes independence.

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