May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on our mental well-being and the various ways we can maintain or improve it. One often overlooked aspect of mental health support comes not from a therapist’s office or self-help book, but from our own homes—through our pets. This blog post will explore the significant ways in which pets, from the quietly comforting cats to the ever-energetic dogs, can help enhance our mental health.
1. Companionship and Social Support:
2. Stress Relief:
3. Emotional Support:
4. Exercise and Activity:
5. Responsibility and Structure:
Morag is the owner and founder of York Regions most trusted premier in-home pet care and dog walking companies. In 2000 she saw a need for an alternative to kennels, catteries for family pets in the area and has always believed that pets are much happier and less stressed staying in their own familiar environment. Morag and her team are all certified in Pet 1st Aid and CPR, she also offers continuous training to her team members through online and hands on pet care and pet behaviour and care courses. Morag has earned her certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Professional Dog Walking and Canine Attendant training. She has lived in the Newmarket/Aurora area since 1991 is a wife, a mother of 2 adult children and a grandmother of 2 delightful little balls of energy. She has also been owned by fish, birds, mice, rats, cats, dogs, gerbils and guinea pigs and is an advocate for all living creatures. In her spare time she likes to be involved in her community and events travelling, reading and cooking.
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