Animals help people in many ways. Pets, mostly cats and dogs, can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. There are not enough homes for all the animals that are brought into this world every day. Adopting from a shelter helps decrease pet overpopulation. Each year 8 to 12 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are euthanized because there are not enough homes for all of them to be put into good, caring homes. Many pets and animals are mistreated, and then thrown out onto the street when the owners have found them useless. Pets are living things, just as humans they need food, water and shelter to survive. There have been many stories written and broadcasted over the years about how pets have saved their owners or other people's lives. Dogs have helped our society grow. Dogs are trained to help police,firemen and just everyday men, women and children. Dogs and other pets can help teach children to have more compassion and to be more active and interactive. Growing up we always had pets in our home. As a kid it was way easier for me to talk about my day to our dog or cat than to talk to a person. In conclusion, pets are a wonder and people's best friend.
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