In January 2022, I brought home a 3-lb. Cavapoo. Boy, has he changed my life!
I was unmotivated to exercise and travel during the pandemic but once I got this little guy we were basically on the move for 18 months – the perfect antithesis to the lockdown of the previous 18 months.
The health benefits of having a dog are invaluable. They boost your immune system, reduce stress levels, and increase your happiness hormone – oxytocin. Walking and playing with your dog also lowers your blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides.
On the fence about getting a dog? Read Mayo Clinic’s Article on Pet Health Benefits.