Studies have shown that pets can improve mental and physical health, heal loneliness, improve socialization, help the physically disabled, the hearing and visually impaired and have a calming effect on the hyperactive or aggressive child. Though it sounds like everyone should have a pet, is it worth the feelings of loss when they are gone? Or is loss a small price to pay for years of companionship?
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