Top 5 Pets To Own

May 15, 2015

There are many benefits to owning a pet. I am sure you would all agree with me when I say they bring immense joy in our lives! But did you know they do much more than just being us joy? Pets can ease loneliness, reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, they encourage social interaction and exercise, as well as provide unconditional love and affection.

Below is a list the top 5 pets to own! If you are considering a new addition to your family, you may want to consider adoption.

1. Dogs

Have you ever heard of the expression ‘mans best friend’? History has shown that dogs have been our companions for over 18,000 years! Loyalty, devotion, and unconditional love are just a few things to expect when owning a dog. Dogs can also make us healthier by reducing stress, bringing us joy, making us laugh, and getting us active! Their eagerness to please, and the unconditional love they provide allows them to quickly become a part of the family!

2. Cats

There is no better feeling then having a cat curled up in your lap. Cats make great companions, they are loving, affectionate, and they bring joy to our lives! When we think about an emotional support animal we might think of a dog, but studies have shown that cats make amazing support animals too! Cats can serve as a social support during difficult times, they help us get over depression more quickly while reliving the physical symptoms that come along with it. Cats give us unconditional love and remember kindness shown to them, returning it in the future. Cats also have health benefits such as reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and they can even lower the risk of having a stroke.

3.  Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs are cute, friendly, and easy to hold. They are bigger than hamsters which makes it easier to cuddle with them. Did you know Guinea Pigs are intelligent? Don’t let their little size fool you! You can teach them simple tricks such as wait, stay, and even play dead! They can even distinguish your presence and wait for you to come home. These cute little guys make great pets because they are up during the day, they are affordable, clean, friendly, and most importantly full of love.

4. Rabbits

Rabbits can be as playful and silly as puppies or kittens, as independent as a cat, and as loyal and loving as a dog. Rabbits are intelligent animals and can learn things like responding to their names, using a litter box, and completing difficult obstacle courses. Rabbits are naturally sleepy during the day, and active during the evening hours when most people are home.

5. Ferrets

With mischievous eyes, and sweet faces, ferrets are undeniably adorable! Ferrets are social, friendly, and affectionate. They are intelligent, and they are very determined and will work to figure something out. Every Ferret has its district personality, some are independent and some are very loving and cuddly! They make great pets because they are friendly, social, can be litter trained, easy to care for, and they are relatively quite.