How great are our pets!
A page dedicated to the benefits of pets, article and fun stuff
Our Pets+Corner project is a dedicated page covering all things pets. Our initial focus is on dogs and cats. We’ll explore the ongoing evidence that supports positive health impacts that pets bring. We’ll cover regular articles about our pets, their behaviour, tips & tricks, exclusive offers and our Pets+Storyboard.
And of course, you can’t have a dedicated pets page without a range of fun toys, accessories and products for our favourite animals!
If you own a pet and have a funny story to share – get in touch with us and share it with the 60+Club community! Or if you think your pet is the cutest (or ugliest), send us a picture.
REASONS TO OWN A PET
DOGS ARE ADOPTED EACH YEAR
AVG DOG LIFE (HUMAN YEARS)
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PETS
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POOCHES & KITTIES
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60+CLUB ARTICLES ABOUT PETS
12 reasons why pets can improve your mental health
Benefits of Pet Therapy for the elderly
Veterinarians Debunk 13 Dog Myths
Veterinarians Debunk 11 Cat Myths
1 in 10 Australian seniors plan to leave portion of estate to their pets
Why superfoods are super good for dogs
Is premium kibble good for your dog?
My dog is farting, is this normal? Common questions about dog gassiness
PARTNERSHIP WITH LYKA
Talk abou product – link to Lyka dedicated page with promo code
Have a funny story about your pet?
Tell us about your pet. Share a story about your pooch or cat, whether it be funny, inspirational or clever. And of course, we’d love to see a picture! Stories can be posted anonymously or under the animals name.
Tell us about:
– Your pets name, age and breed
– The types of activities it enjoys
– A memorable story of your pet
The positive relationship
between a pet & happiness
Most of us have experienced the joy of playing with a furry friend, and pets are a rewarding way to bring more laughter and joy into your life. But did you know that having a pet is good for your mental and physical health? Studies show that pets can protect you depression, stress, and even heart disease.
Benefits of pet therapy and mental health
A wide range of mental health conditions are now treated through pet-therapy programs. Interactions with animals are considered to offer benefits to patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, and challenging psychiatric disorders.
Pets provide an increase to happiness levels
Elderly residents who are exposed to pets have been shown to be measurably more alert and prone to smiling more than those not similarly exposed. Physical aggression has been lessened and tolerance levels have increased markedly.
Animals play an important role in many people’s lives. Some research studies have found that people who have a pet have healthier hearts, stay home sick less often, make fewer visits to the doctor, get more exercise, and are less depressed. Pets may also have a significant impact on allergies, asthma, social support, and social interactions with other people. In the publication “A long-term study of elderly people in nursing homes with visiting and resident dogs”, three nursing homes in Brisbane took part in a study, each with either a resident or a visiting dog. The results were summarised:Benefits of pet ownership
Positive impacts on your physical healthCase Study: The Proven Benefits of Pet Therapy for the Elderly
Memorable quotes about animals
“Pets are humanising. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” James Cromwell
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” Martin Buber
“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” Winston Churchill
“I like animals because they are not consciously cruel and don’t betray each other.” Taylor Caldwell
“When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” A.D. Williams
“We have more to learn from animals than animals have to learn from us.” Anthony Douglas Williams
Did you know…
Having your pet in the room lowers blood pressure better than taking a popular type of blood pressure medication (ACE inhibitor) when under stress.
Animal therapy is used extensively to treat depression.
Elderly residents who are exposed to pets have been shown to be measurably more alert and prone to smiling more than those not similarly exposed.
Pet ownership is linked to a decrease in physical aggression and a significant increase in tolerance levels.
Elderly pet owners also make fewer visits to doctors than those who don’t have animal companions, possibly because the animals mitigate loneliness.
