Fur babies of all kinds have benefits that come with them, and at Norwood Grand, we welcome all your furry friends! These cute animals can help destress, improve your mental health, provide exercise, increase your mood, and teach you what responsibility is. Whether you’re taking your pup for a walk around the complex or cuddling with your cat in your cozy condo, Norwood Grand is the perfect place to call home with your fur babies.
They Can Enhance Your Mood
Pets can improve your mood and increase serotonin levels. When you’re stressed out or had a rough day, these animals can help comfort you by playing games and staying by your side always.
Fewer Feelings of Stress and Anxiety
Pets can also reduce the levels of stress and anxiety of a person. There are instances of some animals being trained for therapy like dogs for people who have anxiety. These pets are trained to help deal with the owners bad episodes and stay with them.
Learning Responsibility
Pets can teach you responsibility by having to take care of them, provide them with their daily needs such as food, water, grooming and other needs for them to live a long, happy, and healthy life.
Exercise
By giving them walks and playing games like fetch with your pet, you get the mutual benefit of daily exercise while having fun! Regular exercise lowers the risk of diseases and improves both physical and mental health.
Better Immune System and Heart Rate
Owning a pet can help improve the immune system and heart rate by simply having them around. Dogs can bring microbes indoors that may help develop and improve a child’s immune system with early exposure to pets. Petting and interacting with a pet dog or cat increases oxytocin levels in the brain, which aids in cardiovascular health and improves your heart rate.
Pets can improve a lot of things and teach you many things such as the simple joys in life. The benefits of owning one are many- physically, mentally, and emotionally. With your pet by your side, you know that you’re not alone in your journey.