Pet owners have probably known this all along, but don’t we love it when science backs our experience? Enough research has been carried out to prove that pet owners experience greater health and happiness. Pets are great mood enhancers, they help fight depression, keep us heart healthy and  physically active (this applies for dog owners obviously. Try taking your cat for a walk). Pet owners are also more socially engaged than non pet owners.

Check out these pets showering their little human owners with love and affection. How can this not be good for health?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RZKsLMfsR4