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4 Ways Owning a Pet Helps with Healthy Aging

April 12, 2019

A dog is everyone’s best friend! Having any pets can actually keep a person healthier. Pet ownership has helped people improve their emotional and mental health. And being a pet owner can even help lower one’s blood pressure, according to Augusta Health, a hospital in Virginia. According to resource website…

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Heartbreaking Photo Shows Soccer Player’s Dog Mourning Her Owner’s Death

February 20, 2019

There is no easy way to deal with the loss of a loved one. Sadly, the pets who lose their owners know this feeling, too. Argentina-born Emiliano Sala was a Premier League soccer player who had signed a $19 million contact with Cardiff City, a new club record, on January…

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5 Surprising Facts You May Not Know About Giving a Pet a Loving Home

January 25, 2019

Over a century ago, Flora Kibbe was heartbroken to learn that New York City residents were tossing unwanted dogs, cats, and horses into the East River. That’s why she founded a no-kill animal shelter. Eventually, she opened a location right on the edge of that river, hoping to encourage people…

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“Historic Effort” Helps Thousands of Dogs and Cats After Hurricane Maria

January 08, 2019

In September 2017, the category 5 Hurricane Maria devastated the archipelago of Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. Millions lost power, and with a slow recovery, Hunter College in New York estimates the population of Puerto Rico will drop around 14% in 2019. Many Puerto Ricans had…

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Research Reveals Why Having a Dog Could Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

July 19, 2018

Calling all pet moms! Good news: It seems that your obsession with your furry friend is completely valid – in more ways than one. It turns out that pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, is “probably associated with a decreased risk of heart disease” according to Glenn N. Levine, M.D., professor…

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4 Ways Owning a Pet Helps with Healthy Aging

Heartbreaking Photo Shows Soccer Player’s Dog Mourning Her Owner’s Death

5 Surprising Facts You May Not Know About Giving a Pet a Loving Home

“Historic Effort” Helps Thousands of Dogs and Cats After Hurricane Maria

Research Reveals Why Having a Dog Could Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

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