Share the Love (of our pets!)
Happy Monday!
Our daily workloads vary from day to day and department to department. And no two workloads are exactly the same, but there is one thing that we all have in common: companion animal is our industry. What makes companion animals such a fun and vast business? The fact that we love our furry, four-legged friends like family.
Having a pet around can have many mental, emotional, and physical benefits. Some of these include:
- Reducing stress
- Combatting loneliness
- Emotional support
- Promoting and Encouraging exercise*
*According to UC Davis, “…over 60% of dog owners meet the recommended weekly amount of exercise.” Participating in regular exercise, whether a walk by yourself, with a colleague, or a pet, is beneficial to the mind and the body. It even “…lowers your risk of heart disease” (UC Davis). Additionally, research says that having pets around can improve blood pressure!
Pets are also a great way to connect with friends and colleagues!
However, having pets is not easy, and it is not for everyone. And that’s okay too!
If you love pet cuddles but can’t have your own pets for whatever reason, consider volunteering at or donating to your local animal shelter! They take care of the pets that don’t have a home, and those pets need just as much love, too! Metro East Humane Society, the animal shelter local to Highland and Madison County, will be at our Youth Day event at the Madison County Fair this Wednesday, July 23rd in Highland, IL. We have worked with the Metro East Humane Society on many occasions, and we are so glad to help bring some more awareness about them to our community! Be sure to check out your local animal shelter’s website or Facebook page to see what the happenings are. Most shelters do fundraisers and community events fairly frequently. For example, MEHS and a local restaurant are hosting puppy yoga in August!