I'm sure you've heard it once or twice that animals can be very beneficial to your mental and physical health. Pets, such as dogs, require a lot of attention and are definitely enough to keep you busy. If you get dogs when they are young, you are responsible for training them and insuring they learn to eat solid food, and go to the restroom.

Having a pet is a great way to keep you busy and keep your mood levels high. Pets are happy and outgoing, and for those of us who empathize easily, their bright mood can rub off on us. There's nothing better than coming home to your tail-wagging best friend.

Pets have such a great influence on your mood that a lot of mental health professionals recommend getting a pet to help with mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. The purpose of these pets is too give you comfort during times that may cause you stress. Emotional Support Animals, also known as ESAs, are animals who provide their owner with therapeutic comfort, companionship, and affection. In order to acquire an ESA, your doctor or healthcare provider, must evaluate your situation and if they think you will benefit from an ESA, they then write a letter giving you permission.

An ESA, is not like a therapy dog. They are not trained to perform any special tasks to help with any disabilities. ESAs are allowed in public housing and allowed to fly in cabins during plane rides. Emotional Support Animals are very important to those who need them. For those with these pets, it is a way to distract themselves from their daily battles, and receive unconditional love.

Dogs, as well as cats, are loyal creatures who enjoy companionship and loyalty. They grow attached to their owners and show them affection in ways that humans cannot. Pets are a great way to deal with the turmoils of mental disorders, and ESAs prove this.

Having a pet can help you stay active, lowering your cholesterol and helping with your weight. Not to mention that pets can be beneficial to your emotional health. With a pet, you will never feel lonely, making it a great alternative for those with busy lives or social anxiety.

Even if you do not suffer from a disability or mental disorder, having a pet can be an easy pick me up at the end of a rough day. When you have a hard day at work, you come home and your pet greets you with excitement and genuine joy for your existence. You'll have to take them on walks, feed them, and give them showers, giving you a full time responsibility that you can actually look forward to. Animals are loyal, and will love you like nobody else. If you don't have one yet, get yourself a pet.