Health Benefits of Pets

A pet is an animal companion that is kept, cared for and loved affectionately. It is generally a domesticated or tamed animal, such as dogs, cats, fish, rodents, lagomorphs (rabbits and hares), ferrets, birds, certain reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods, such as hermit crabs and tarantulas. It may also be a wild animal, such as a bird or reptile found in the wilderness. Whether it’s a playful cat playing tag with you in the backyard or a...