Title Reading 10 - The Importance of Pets in Our Lives.pdf ✅

The Importance of Pets in Our Lives We’ve all heard people who say that pets are “just” animals, as though somehow they’re not important in our lives. These people have likely never owned a loyal dog or loving cat and their words couldn’t be further from the truth. Most pet owners will know how wonderful owning an animal can be; they will understand the companionship and how beautiful bonds can be formed between animal and human. The benefits to owning a pet are endless. They’re Good For Your Health Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that stroking an animal can greatly reduce your stress levels? If you spend around 15 minutes petting your favorite cat or dog, your body will release the following natural “feel good” hormones: oxytocin, prolactin and serotonin. It also lowers your cortisol, which is the body’s natural stress hormone. Not only will this send your body into a relaxed state, but it can also lower your blood pressure by 10% too. If you own a dog, then you will have to walk it at least once or twice a day which means you will be getting vital fresh air and exercise while having the opportunity to connect with nature and bond with your four-legged friend. They Give You Unconditional Love Animals do not ask for much in life, and most just need a warm, safe and sheltered place to live, as well as adequate food, water and exercise. In return they will give you unconditional love, loyalty and companionship. Dogs are a little more well known to offer unconditional love; cats can be a little fickle! But having a furry friend means you will always have a little living being, waiting patiently for you at home and ready to welcome you with a wagging tail or a purr. Vocabulary pet owners: chủ thú cưng companionship: tình bạn be scientifically proven: được khoa học chứng minh stroke an animal: vuốt ve động vật lower sb's cortisol: giảm mức cortisol (hormone được sản sinh khi cơ thể áp lực) send sb's body into a relaxed state: đưa cơ thể vào trạng thái thư giãn connect with nature: hòa mình vào với thiên nhiên bond with your four-legged friend: kết nối với người bạn bốn chân give sb unconditional love: yêu vô điều kiện fickle: hay thay đổi welcome sb with a wagging tail or a purr: chào đón với chiếc đuôi ngoe nguẩy hoặc tiếng rừ Source: http://surl.li/gxomb