Benefits of having a pet "The old thinking was that if your family had a pet, the children were more likely to become allergic to the pet. And if you.

Animal Shelters & Volunteering

BY: NELLIE GATES

Benefits of having a pet"The old thinking was that if your family had a pet, the children were more

likely to become allergic to the pet. And if you came from an allergy-prone family, pets should be avoided," says researcher James E. Gern, a pediatrician at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “However, a growing number of studies have suggested that kids growing up in a home with "furred animals" -- whether it's a pet cat or dog, or on a farm and exposed to large animals -- will have less risk of allergies and asthma.”

Benefits:

• Lower blood pressure

• Lessen anxiety

• Helps boosts immunity

• Having good company

Different pets you should adopt

Inside the shelterYou can find:

• Lots of animals• Lots of different food• Puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats waiting for attention

Why it’s good to volunteer

Fun you can have!

Stories about animals & people

Animal jobs that can be found