Pets take your shoes and chew it up. They take the newspaper and instead of giving it to you, you find it shredded in the yard. They take over the bed, and steal the covers. However pets also play a very important role in each and every one of our lives. For a stay home mom having a pet can be a life saver. At times there can be stress and a overwhelming sensation as with any job, but what sets stay at home moms apart from everyone one else is the stay at home part. In these times of stress and feeling overwhelmed a pet can help. Just petting a pet gives the mind a sense of peace, and your heart rate starts to slow.
A pet can also prolong your life which was the result of a study done on 92 cardiac infarct patients. They found that the patients who were owners of pets had an increased chance of survival within the first year of surgery. Out of 28 patients who didn't own pets 11 patients died within that year, a staggering 30%. However the 50 patients who owned pets only 3 died roughly 5%.
They can also be a lifetime loyal friend providing company even in your loneliest hour. When the children have grown up and you are all alone a pet can help. Pets help replacing loneliness with a job to do. You must take care of your pet bathe it, feed it, water it, and take it to the doctor (vet). Yes, the children may be gone, but there is something in your life that will always need you.
