Pets enjoy your time as much as you enjoy them – creating a better bond
Remember to have fun with your pets!
Pets enjoy your time as much as you enjoy them
Make the time with your pet more caring and engaging , consider a pet and me class or social events – See our products for more pet fun!
Engaging Activities for you and your pets
Socializing with your pet is a wonderful way to strengthen your bond while enjoying fun experiences together. Here are some creative activities to consider:
Join a Pet-Friendly Community Event
Search for local events such as dog parks, pet parades, or adoption fairs. These gatherings provide an excellent opportunity for your furry companion to interact with others while meeting fellow pet lovers. It’s not only a fun way to socialize but also an excellent chance for you to connect with new friends who share your passion for pets.
Meet and greet with other pet owners and fur friends of similar interests to enhance joy and expand your network.
Try Out Pet Classes or Training Sessions
Consider enrolling your pet in a class, whether it’s obedience training, agility, or even specialized topics like trick training. These classes allow your pet to learn new skills while socializing with other animals and humans. This is beneficial for their development and creates an enjoyable atmosphere as they explore and engage with their peers.
Explore the Great Outdoors Together
- Fur friend social – hours, with other pet owners, are a great way to improve the bond between you and your pet. Activities such as , playing fetch with your cat or dog – taking your pet out for walks – finding events that are pet friendly, are great ways to enjoy your time and give you a chance to socialize with other pet owners.
Understanding the Bond with Pets
Pets are little furry heart-stealers! They bring endless joy and snuggles, making our days brighter and our hearts fuller with their companionship and love.
Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day” – John Grogan
The Emotional Support of Animals
The love of our furry friends brings more than just cuddles—it’s a boost for our hearts and minds! Strengthening that bond means even more emotional support and tail-wagging joy in our lives!
A study conducted by BMC psychiatry states that “…pets provide benefits to those with mental health conditions” and their presence can help ease anxiety and release oxytocin. It can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rate, which are all great for reducing anxiety.
“Oxytocin is a hormone associated with… bonding in addition to being released during interactions with people that one is attached to, it can also be triggered through stroking, holding, or even gazing at one’s companion animal.”
Celebrating the Love of Pets
The unconditional love that pets share with us deserve to be celebrated. Pets teach us the importance of compassion and love, making our lives undeniably richer.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Albert Schweitzer
Socialization and Routines
With Purrfect-Paws – each box contains a unique event that allows you and your pet to enjoy your time out and create new bonds with other pet owners. In each box, you will receive a flier for an event in your area that connects you to new people and pets in your area.
Citations:
Brooks, H. L., Rushton, K., Lovell, K., Bee, P., Walker, L., Grant, L., & Rogers, A. (2018). The power of support from companion animals for people living with mental health problems: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the evidence. BMC psychiatry, 18(1), 31. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-018-1613-2
Hoy-Gerlach,Janet and Vincent,Aviva and Scheuermann,Barry and Ojha,Mamta, hai.2022.0016, Human-animal interaction bulletin, doi:10.1079/hai.2022.0016, CABI International, Exploring Benefits of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): A Longitudinal Pilot Study with Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), (2022)