How do pets affect our wellbeing?
Short answer? For the better! Slightly longer answer: Whether it’s a soft boop, a well-timed meow, or a gentle nudge, our pets have their own ways of helping us step away from the fast pace of life—and toward better wellbeing.
In fact, 83% of pet parents say their pet has had a positive impact on their mental wellbeing.* (And, if you’re like us, you know that’s true even without the stat!)
*Citation: YouGov Plc on behalf of Mars, online survey of 31,299 dog and cat owners (18+) across 20 countries, 19 Feb–31 Mar 2025. Data weighted per country.
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