| There are many benefits of owning a cat. There are | | | | pressure. |
| benefits for children, adults, senior citizens and those | | | | * Your cat helps to lower your risk of dying of |
| with disabilities. For children, cats can teach valuable | | | | cardiovascular disease. |
| lessons about responsibility. They also help young | | | | * Having a cat for a companion can help to fight |
| children develop empathy as they learn to anticipate a | | | | feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. |
| cat's needs. Having a living creature rely upon you for | | | | * Owning a cat can help you to live a longer, more |
| it's food, drink and comfort will go a long way in | | | | fulfilled life. |
| teaching children some of life's valuable lessons. A cat | | | | * You will, most likely, lower your risk of heart attack |
| can add to a child's well-being by offering your child | | | | when you have a cat. |
| unconditional love and affection. | | | | * Studies show that those who own a cat will visit their |
| Children with cats are also believed to have a reduced | | | | doctor less than those without one. |
| risk of developing asthma, allergies and other illnesses. | | | | * You will be less prone to catch a cold or other mild |
| However, if your child already has asthma or is taking | | | | ailment. |
| allergy medication, check with his doctor before getting | | | | * The best benefit of owning a cat is unconditional love |
| a cat. Once diagnosed, asthma can be set off by an | | | | and constant companionship. |
| allergy to cats. Don't fret, there is sure to be an animal | | | | With all of these reported benefits of cat ownership, |
| at the shelter that is the perfect match for your family. | | | | who wouldn't want to own one? Isn't this worth a few |
| Across the board, the benefits of owning a cat may | | | | hairballs on the carpet every now and then? If so, |
| include the following: | | | | head on down to your local shelter, a special cat is |
| * Your cat may help you to reduce your blood | | | | waiting for you! |