By: ALEXA HOOD
Staff writer
I think everyone should have a pet if they are able to. If you ever get bored you can play with your pet, it will make you and your pet feel better. Owning a pet can teach you responsibility. Kids who take care of pets learn what it feels like to have a living creature rely on them, and that teaches responsibility. Caring for a pet creates a sense of empathy and a respect for life. It teaches commitment and consistency, and it builds self-confidence.Pets can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship.A furry friend can also keep you company through the stress or isolation of the coronavirus pandemic; this may be why pet adoption and fostering have spiked recently.