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How Being a Pet Parent Affects Your Health – Backed by Stats! 🐾

We all know pets bring love, chaos, and the occasional chewed-up shoe.

But science says they also bring something else - better health. Mentally and physically.

Here’s a look at how simply being a pet parent can change your well-being, according to real studies and global health data:

Mental Health Benefits:

According to a 2021 study by The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI):

74% of pet owners reported improvements in their mental health.

75% said their pet improved the mental health of a friend or family member too.

A 2020 Harvard report shared that interacting with pets lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and boosts oxytocin, the hormone linked to love and bonding.

Pet owners are 40% less likely to experience feelings of loneliness, especially in older adults and people living alone (CDC report, 2022).

Pets can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, especially service or therapy animals.

Physical Health Benefits:

Dog owners walk 22 more minutes per day on average, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Pet parents have lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol, and are at reduced risk of heart disease, as per the American Heart Association.

A Swedish study (2017) involving over 3.4 million people found that dog owners had a 33% lower risk of early death from heart-related conditions.

Children growing up with pets have shown stronger immunity and a lower risk of asthma and allergies later in life.

Bonus Stat:

In a global survey, over 90% of pet owners said they consider their pets family, not animals. That emotional bond is what makes these health benefits so strong.

In short?

Being a pet parent isn't just about caring for another life - it’s about investing in your own. Their love is unconditional. The health benefits? Unbelievable, but true.

The little puppies are the apple of our eyes. They love us unconditionally.

Leaving them for office or school is tearing us apart and suddenly we realize that a day without our baby is incomplete.

Yes, they do have the power to give the cutest reactions at the right time.

Many times we tried to understand what they're saying didn't we?

Want to give a try at depicting their antics?

How about giving life to their reactions?

The Crazy Creatives are presenting you a meoowsome contest, where you will have to guess what our 4 paws partners are saying, thinking or attempting to do

The rule is pretty simple as our companions are so easy to deal with

Below are 10 pictures. For each one, you have to write a caption — one caption per image.

You need to write a line by pic describing their reaction, not exceeding 100 words.

If you're using Hindi or any other language, please include an English translation of your entry.

The caption can be of any tone and from a pet owner's point of view or the pet's.

Make their cute purrs alive with your writing skills.

The captions will be judged based on originality, creativity, tone, relevance to the image.

Send your answers to oh_nakhrewaali by 30 July 2025, 11.59 PM IST

May the best line win warf warf !!!

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oh_nakhrewaali | Moonstique | LizzieBennet

PriyaArshiSarun | Minionite

Pets are definitely more than just animals - they are family and the perfect craziness to bring happiness everywhere!

Pushing this up please join the game

You think your pet/your neighbour's pet has something to say, check the second post

Originally posted by: oh_nakhrewaali

You think your pet/your neighbour's pet has something to say, check the second post

My neighborhood kitten says hi!!

Contest is interesting! I'll be back soon!

I don't have any pets at home.😔

I wish I had one.I would know it's reactions😭

Nice topic and contest Anushka

All the best for those who are participating.

Originally posted by: DivineBliss

I don't have any pets at home.😔

I wish I had one.I would know it's reactions😭

Nice topic and contest Anushka

All the best for those who are participating.

Contest credit goes to Maria

I am just the writer for first topic