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Don't have time to have a pet?

07.27.2007

Submitted by tmeronek on Fri, 07/27/2007 - 12:01am.
The Bite:
We beg to differ. Volunteer at your local animal shelter - it's a great way to get a quick fix with four-legged friends. Plus, research shows that spending time with pets leads to a longer life, so spending time could mean gaining it.
The Benefits: 
  • Fuzzy love without a full-time commitment.
  • A longer life. A study by the U.S. Department of Health found that 28% of heart patients who spent time with pets survived serious heart attacks, compared to 6% of patients without.
  • Saving lives. Shelters have to turn away many animals due to lack of resources and help, so giving your time can save lives.
  • Gaining experience. Employers and college admissions officers like to see that you're helping in the community.
Personally Speaking: 
Jen loves volunteering at the local Humane Society, but it's a little dangerous since she often ends up bringing animals back to live with her, and she already has enough animals to fill an ark.
Wanna Try: 
  • Pets 911 - enter your ZIP to find a shelter near you.

Cocktail Fact

For every person born in the United States, 15 puppies and 45 kittens are born.

Bang For The Bite

If you've got even an extra couple of hours to spare, volunteering at a shelter could better the life of shelter animals as well as your own.

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Mekolo  on September 07, 2009 at 01:45 PM 1
I have two dogs and I could not imagine not having them around. I believe that they do help people live longer and happier life. If you don't have time I agree volunteering would be great for those individual. Furnace filter
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