Pets are good for your mental health, says new study
Owning a dog increases self-esteem
Pet owners are happier, healthier and better adjusted than non-pet owners, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
“We observed evidence that pet owners fared better, both in terms of well-being outcomes and individual differences, than non-owners on several dimensions,” said lead researcher Allen R. McConnell, PhD, of Miami University in Ohio. Pet owners are more physically fit, conscientious and extraverted and less lonely and fearful than non-pet owners