Emotional well-being
Pets offer unconditional love and companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. This is especially important for people living alone or coping with emotional struggles. Interacting with pets -- stroking a cat, walking a dog, or even watching fish swim has been shown to lower cortisol(stress hormone) levels and increase oxytocin(bonding hormone)
Pets. especially dogs, can be great social facilitators, helping people connect during walks, at dog parks, or pet related events. Pets often bring families closer, providing shared joy and responsibility.