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Health > Wellbeing > Pets > Pets are good for you

Pets are good for you

19th Jan 2010
The health benefits of owning a pet are well documented. If you’ve decided to join the 63 per cent of Australian pet owners, how do you choose the correct species?

Pets improve lives by giving companionship, dragging you out for a walk and forcing you to interact with other pet owners along the way. However, the thought of toilet training a puppy or having a kitten scratch your furniture may be too much for you to contemplate. PetRescue can help team you up with an older pet that has grown out of the teething troubles associated with new animals. As you get to see the size of pet, with fully developed personalities, there are no nasty surprises. You will also be doing these animals a great service, as they badly need a new home.

For more information, visit PetRescue.com.au.






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