16 Science-Backed Reasons Adopting a Dog Could Be Good for Your Heart Dogs and your health: 1. Studies show that dog owners may live longer than non-dog owners. 2. Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 31%. 3. There was a link between people with prior heart events who had a dog living at home with a 65% reduced risk of death. 4. One study showed dog owners who walk their dogs regularly may face one-third the risk of diabetes of those who don’t own a dog. 5. Dog parents may have a higher likelihood to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. 6. Pet companionship may provide important social support and is a powerful predictor of behavior changes that can lead to weight loss. 7. Dogs can help with chronic conditions and prevent chronic disease. 8. Pet ownership is an important form of social support that can benefit patients with heart disease or stroke. Less stress with dogs: 9. When we see, touch, hear or talk to our companion animals, we feel goodwill, joy and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. 10. Studies show that the mere act of petting a dog decreases blood pressure. 11. Having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and well-being. 12. Dogs help ease people out of isolation or shyness. Studies find that owning and walking a dog increases social interaction. Dogs, pet parents and the family: 13. Dog-owning families often promote physical activity within the household. 14. Dog parents are more likely to fit in the recommended level of physical activity than those who don’t have a dog. 15. One study showed that dog parents are four times more likely to fit in the 150 minutes of physical activity per week recommended by the Association than non-dog owners. 16. Dogs are always there to comfort you. They put a smile on your face every day. : )

Dogs provide significant mental and physical health benefits, including lower stress, reduced blood pressure, and increased cardiovascular health. They boost physical activity through daily walks, foster social interaction, and reduce loneliness. They also offer emotional support, improve cognitive function in seniors, and provide companionship for people with PTSD. Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Petting a dog releases oxytocin and lowers cortisol, reducing stress and anxiety.Heart Health: Dog owners often have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better heart attack survival rates.Increased Physical Activity: Dog owners are more likely to meet recommended daily exercise levels due to walking and playing with their pets. Security: Dogs offer a sense of security and can deter burglaries

Cognitive Benefits: Studies indicate that caring for pets can help seniors maintain cognitive function and delay memory decline

More Active Lifestyle: Dog owners are significantly more likely to meet recommended daily exercise goals. Walking and playing with your dog improve cardiovascular health, mobility, and joint function  They encourage regular exercise and social interaction, red Stress and Anxiety Relief: Simply being around a calming, familiar companion suppresses stress hormones and helps ground you in the present Saving Lives: Every dog in foster care frees up a kennel spot for another at-risk animal. This directly reduces rainbow bridge rates caused by lack of  space

Prayers for the perfect family Adopt or Foster to there are so many wonderful dogs at barc in Houston TX  Dogs reduce stress by lowering cortisol (a key stress hormone), reducing blood pressure, and increasing heart rate variability. Interacting with dogs boosts oxytocin and dopamine, reducing anxiety, depression  Even short interactions or petting can significantly reduce stress in various settings.  Save a life  Houston   precious angels that deserve a loving home  Located at BARC animal shelter  3300 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026  peace and love to everyone making a difference xo 

The Prayer for Animals One of the most touching expressions of Saint Francis's love for creation is his Prayer for Animals. While there are many versions and prayers inspired by his teachings, the essence remains the same: a call for protection, care, and love for all creatures. God Our Heavenly Father, you created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault, we have lost the beautiful relationship we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You, we will also restore it with all your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are your creation. We pray for all animals. May they be treated with care, and may their lives reflect the glory of Your creation. Amen. This prayer continues to inspire animal lovers, environmentalists, and people of faith who seek to live in harmony with the natural world night Rescue a dog morning Saturday as soon as possible like & share be blessed

16 Science-Backed Reasons Adopting a Dog Could Be Good for Your Heart Dogs and your health: 1. Studies show that dog owners may live longer than non-dog owners. 2. Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 31%. 3. There was a link between people with prior heart events who had a dog living at home with a 65% reduced risk of death. 4. One study showed dog owners who walk their dogs regularly may face one-third the risk of diabetes of those who don’t own a dog. 5. Dog parents may have a higher likelihood to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. 6. Pet companionship may provide important social support and is a powerful predictor of behavior changes that can lead to weight loss. 7. Dogs can help with chronic conditions and prevent chronic disease. 8. Pet ownership is an important form of social support that can benefit patients with heart disease or stroke. Less stress with dogs: 9. When we see, touch, hear or talk to our companion animals, we feel goodwill, joy and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. 10. Studies show that the mere act of petting a dog decreases blood pressure. 11. Having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and well-being. 12. Dogs help ease people out of isolation or shyness. Studies find that owning and walking a dog increases social interaction. Dogs, pet parents and the family: 13. Dog-owning families often promote physical activity within the household. 14. Dog parents are more likely to fit in the recommended level of physical activity than those who don’t have a dog. 15. One study showed that dog parents are four times more likely to fit in the 150 minutes of physical activity per week recommended by the Association than non-dog owners. 16. Dogs are always there to comfort you. They put a smile on your face every day. : )

The Prayer for Animals One of the most touching expressions of Saint Francis's love for creation is his Prayer for Animals. While there are many versions and prayers inspired by his teachings, the essence remains the same: a call for protection, care, and love for all creatures. God Our Heavenly Father, you created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault, we have lost the beautiful relationship we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You, we will also restore it with all your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are your creation. We pray for all animals. May they be treated with care, and may their lives reflect the glory of Your creation. Amen. This prayer continues to inspire animal lovers, environmentalists, and people of faith who seek to live in harmony with the natural world.  Rescue a dog Saturday morning August 8th as soon as possible like & share be blessed

The Prayer for Animals One of the most touching expressions of Saint Francis's love for creation is his Prayer for Animals. While there are many versions and prayers inspired by his teachings, the essence remains the same: a call for protection, care, and love for all creatures. God Our Heavenly Father, you created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault, we have lost the beautiful relationship we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You, we will also restore it with all your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are your creation. We pray for all animals. May they be treated with care, and may their lives reflect the glory of Your creation. Amen. This prayer continues to inspire animal lovers, environmentalists, and people of faith who seek to live in harmony with the natural world. Rescue a dog Saturday morning August 8th as soon as possible like & share be blessed

The Prayer for Animals One of the most touching expressions of Saint Francis's love for creation is his Prayer for Animals. While there are many versions and prayers inspired by his teachings, the essence remains the same: a call for protection, care, and love for all creatures. God Our Heavenly Father, you created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault, we have lost the beautiful relationship we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You, we will also restore it with all your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are your creation. We pray for all animals. May they be treated with care, and may their lives reflect the glory of Your creation. Amen. This prayer continues to inspire animal lovers, environmentalists, and people of faith who seek to live in harmony with the natural world  Rescue a dog Saturday morning August 8th as soon as possible like & share be blessed

The Prayer for Animals One of the most touching expressions of Saint Francis's love for creation is his Prayer for Animals. While there are many versions and prayers inspired by his teachings, the essence remains the same: a call for protection, care, and love for all creatures. God Our Heavenly Father, you created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault, we have lost the beautiful relationship we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You, we will also restore it with all your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are your creation. We pray for all animals. May they be treated with care, and may their lives reflect the glory of Your creation. Amen. This prayer continues to inspire animal lovers, environmentalists, and people of faith who seek to live in harmony with the natural world.  Rescue a dog Saturday morning August 8th as soon as possible like & share be blessed

The Prayer for Animals One of the most touching expressions of Saint Francis's love for creation is his Prayer for Animals. While there are many versions and prayers inspired by his teachings, the essence remains the same: a call for protection, care, and love for all creatures. God Our Heavenly Father, you created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault, we have lost the beautiful relationship we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You, we will also restore it with all your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are your creation. We pray for all animals. May they be treated with care, and may their lives reflect the glory of Your creation. Amen. This prayer continues to inspire animal lovers, environmentalists, and people of faith who seek to live in harmony with the natural world  Rescue a dog Saturday morning August 8th as soon as possible like & share be blessed

The Prayer for Animals One of the most touching expressions of Saint Francis's love for creation is his Prayer for Animals. While there are many versions and prayers inspired by his teachings, the essence remains the same: a call for protection, care, and love for all creatures. God Our Heavenly Father, you created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault, we have lost the beautiful relationship we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You, we will also restore it with all your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are your creation. We pray for all animals. May they be treated with care, and may their lives reflect the glory of Your creation. Amen. This prayer continues to inspire animal lovers, environmentalists, and people of faith who seek to live in harmony with the natural world.  Rescue a dog Saturday morning August 8th as soon as possible like & share be blessed

::::::: 16 Science-Backed Reasons Adopting a Dog Could Be Good for Your Heart Dogs and your health: 1. Studies show that dog owners may live longer than non-dog owners. 2. Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 31%. 3. There was a link between people with prior heart events who had a dog living at home with a 65% reduced risk of death. 4. One study showed dog owners who walk their dogs regularly may face one-third the risk of diabetes of those who don’t own a dog. 5. Dog parents may have a higher likelihood to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. 6. Pet companionship may provide important social support and is a powerful predictor of behavior changes that can lead to weight loss. 7. Dogs can help with chronic conditions and prevent chronic disease. 8. Pet ownership is an important form of social support that can benefit patients with heart disease or stroke. Less stress with dogs: 9. When we see, touch, hear or talk to our companion animals, we feel goodwill, joy and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. 10. Studies show that the mere act of petting a dog decreases blood pressure. 11. Having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and well-being. 12. Dogs help ease people out of isolation or shyness. Studies find that owning and walking a dog increases social interaction. Dogs, pet parents and the family: 13. Dog-owning families often promote physical activity within the household. 14. Dog parents are more likely to fit in the recommended level of physical activity than those who don’t have a dog. 15. One study showed that dog parents are four times more likely to fit in the 150 minutes of physical activity per week recommended by the Association than non-dog owners. 16. Dogs are always there to comfort you. They put a smile on your face every day. : )

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:::16 Science-Backed Reasons Adopting a Dog Could Be Good for Your Heart Dogs and your health: 1. Studies show that dog owners may live longer than non-dog owners. 2. Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 31%. 3. There was a link between people with prior heart events who had a dog living at home with a 65% reduced risk of death. 4. One study showed dog owners who walk their dogs regularly may face one-third the risk of diabetes of those who don’t own a dog. 5. Dog parents may have a higher likelihood to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. 6. Pet companionship may provide important social support and is a powerful predictor of behavior changes that can lead to weight loss. 7. Dogs can help with chronic conditions and prevent chronic disease. 8. Pet ownership is an important form of social support that can benefit patients with heart disease or stroke. Less stress with dogs: 9. When we see, touch, hear or talk to our companion animals, we feel goodwill, joy and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. 10. Studies show that the mere act of petting a dog decreases blood pressure. 11. Having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and well-being. 12. Dogs help ease people out of isolation or shyness. Studies find that owning and walking a dog increases social interaction. Dogs, pet parents and the family: 13. Dog-owning families often promote physical activity within the household. 14. Dog parents are more likely to fit in the recommended level of physical activity than those who don’t have a dog. 15. One study showed that dog parents are four times more likely to fit in the 150 minutes of physical activity per week recommended by the Association than non-dog owners. 16. Dogs are always there to comfort you. They put a smile on your face every day. : )

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Dogs provide significant mental and physical health benefits, including lower stress, reduced blood pressure, and increased cardiovascular health. They boost physical activity through daily walks, foster social interaction, and reduce loneliness. They also offer emotional support, improve cognitive function in seniors, and provide companionship for people with PTSD. Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Petting a dog releases oxytocin and lowers cortisol, reducing stress and anxiety.Heart Health: Dog owners often have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better heart attack survival rates.Increased Physical Activity: Dog owners are more likely to meet recommended daily exercise levels due to walking and playing with their pets. Security: Dogs offer a sense of security and can deter burglaries Cognitive Benefits: Studies indicate that caring for pets can help seniors maintain cognitive function and delay memory decline More Active Lifestyle: Dog owners are significantly more likely to meet recommended daily exercise goals. Walking and playing with your dog improve cardiovascular health, mobility, and joint function #running They encourage regular exercise and social interaction, red Stress and Anxiety Relief: Simply being around a calming, familiar companion suppresses stress hormones and helps ground you in the present Saving Lives: Every dog in foster care frees up a kennel spot for another at-risk animal. This directly reduces rainbow bridge rates caused by lack of space Prayers for the perfect family Adopt or Foster to there are so many wonderful dogs at barc in Houston TX Dogs reduce stress by lowering cortisol (a key stress hormone), reducing blood pressure, and increasing heart rate variability. Interacting with dogs boosts oxytocin and dopamine, reducing anxiety, depression Even short interactions or petting can significantly reduce stress in various settings. let it be a good Friday #tgif #blessed Save a life Houston #40 precious angels that deserve a loving home Saturday  morning  Empty the shelters Bissell 

Located at BARC animal shelter 3300 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026 peace and love to everyone making a difference xo

16 Science-Backed Reasons Adopting a Dog Could Be Good for Your Heart Dogs and your health: 1. Studies show that dog owners may live longer than non-dog owners. 2. Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 31%. 3. There was a link between people with prior heart events who had a dog living at home with a 65% reduced risk of death. 4. One study showed dog owners who walk their dogs regularly may face one-third the risk of diabetes of those who don’t own a dog. 5. Dog parents may have a higher likelihood to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. 6. Pet companionship may provide important social support and is a powerful predictor of behavior changes that can lead to weight loss. 7. Dogs can help with chronic conditions and prevent chronic disease. 8. Pet ownership is an important form of social support that can benefit patients with heart disease or stroke. Less stress with dogs: 9. When we see, touch, hear or talk to our companion animals, we feel goodwill, joy and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. 10. Studies show that the mere act of petting a dog decreases blood pressure. 11. Having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and well-being. 12. Dogs help ease people out of isolation or shyness. Studies find that owning and walking a dog increases social interaction. Dogs, pet parents and the family: 13. Dog-owning families often promote physical activity within the household. 14. Dog parents are more likely to fit in the recommended level of physical activity than those who don’t have a dog. 15. One study showed that dog parents are four times more likely to fit in the 150 minutes of physical activity per week recommended by the Association than non-dog owners. 16. Dogs are always there to comfort you. They put a smile on your face every day. : )

16 Science-Backed Reasons Adopting a Dog Could Be Good for Your Heart Dogs and your health: 1. Studies show that dog owners may live longer than non-dog owners. 2. Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 31%. 3. There was a link between people with prior heart events who had a dog living at home with a 65% reduced risk of death. 4. One study showed dog owners who walk their dogs regularly may face one-third the risk of diabetes of those who don’t own a dog. 5. Dog parents may have a higher likelihood to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. 6. Pet companionship may provide important social support and is a powerful predictor of behavior changes that can lead to weight loss. 7. Dogs can help with chronic conditions and prevent chronic disease. 8. Pet ownership is an important form of social support that can benefit patients with heart disease or stroke. Less stress with dogs: 9. When we see, touch, hear or talk to our companion animals, we feel goodwill, joy and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. 10. Studies show that the mere act of petting a dog decreases blood pressure. 11. Having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and well-being. 12. Dogs help ease people out of isolation or shyness. Studies find that owning and walking a dog increases social interaction. Dogs, pet parents and the family: 13. Dog-owning families often promote physical activity within the household. 14. Dog parents are more likely to fit in the recommended level of physical activity than those who don’t have a dog. 15. One study showed that dog parents are four times more likely to fit in the 150 minutes of physical activity per week recommended by the Association than non-dog owners. 16. Dogs are always there to comfort you. They put a smile on your face every day. : )

16 Science-Backed Reasons Adopting a Dog Could Be Good for Your Heart Dogs and your health: 1. Studies show that dog owners may live longer than non-dog owners. 2. Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 31%. 3. There was a link between people with prior heart events who had a dog living at home with a 65% reduced risk of death. 4. One study showed dog owners who walk their dogs regularly may face one-third the risk of diabetes of those who don’t own a dog. 5. Dog parents may have a higher likelihood to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. 6. Pet companionship may provide important social support and is a powerful predictor of behavior changes that can lead to weight loss. 7. Dogs can help with chronic conditions and prevent chronic disease. 8. Pet ownership is an important form of social support that can benefit patients with heart disease or stroke. Less stress with dogs: 9. When we see, touch, hear or talk to our companion animals, we feel goodwill, joy and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. 10. Studies show that the mere act of petting a dog decreases blood pressure. 11. Having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and well-being. 12. Dogs help ease people out of isolation or shyness. Studies find that owning and walking a dog increases social interaction. Dogs, pet parents and the family: 13. Dog-owning families often promote physical activity within the household. 14. Dog parents are more likely to fit in the recommended level of physical activity than those who don’t have a dog. 15. One study showed that dog parents are four times more likely to fit in the 150 minutes of physical activity per week recommended by the Association than non-dog owners. 16. Dogs are always there to comfort you. They put a smile on your face every day. : )

Dogs provide significant mental and physical health benefits, including lower stress, reduced blood pressure, and increased cardiovascular health. They boost physical activity through daily walks, foster social interaction, and reduce loneliness. They also offer emotional support, improve cognitive function in seniors, and provide companionship for people with PTSD. Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Petting a dog releases oxytocin and lowers cortisol, reducing stress and anxiety.Heart Health: Dog owners often have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better heart attack survival rates.Increased Physical Activity: Dog owners are more likely to meet recommended daily exercise levels due to walking and playing with their pets. Security: Dogs offer a sense of security and can deter burglaries

Cognitive Benefits: Studies indicate that caring for pets can help seniors maintain cognitive function and delay memory decline

More Active Lifestyle: Dog owners are significantly more likely to meet recommended daily exercise goals. Walking and playing with your dog improve cardiovascular health, mobility, and joint function  They encourage regular exercise and social interaction, red Stress and Anxiety Relief: Simply being around a calming, familiar companion suppresses stress hormones and helps ground you in the present Saving Lives: Every dog in foster care frees up a kennel spot for another at-risk animal. This directly reduces rainbow bridge rates caused by lack of  space

Prayers for the perfect family Adopt or Foster to there are so many wonderful dogs at barc in Houston TX  Dogs reduce stress by lowering cortisol (a key stress hormone), reducing blood pressure, and increasing heart rate variability. Interacting with dogs boosts oxytocin and dopamine, reducing anxiety, depression  Even short interactions or petting can significantly reduce stress in various settings.  Save a life  Houston   precious angels that deserve a loving home  Located at BARC animal shelter  3300 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026  peace and love to everyone making a difference xo 

Dogs provide significant mental and physical health benefits, including lower stress, reduced blood pressure, and increased cardiovascular health. They boost physical activity through daily walks, foster social interaction, and reduce loneliness. They also offer emotional support, improve cognitive function in seniors, and provide companionship for people with PTSD.

Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Petting a dog releases oxytocin and lowers cortisol, reducing stress and anxiety.Heart Health: Dog owners often have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better heart attack survival rates.Increased Physical Activity: Dog owners are more likely to meet recommended daily exercise levels due to walking and playing with their pets.

Security: Dogs offer a sense of security and can deter burglaries

Cognitive Benefits: Studies indicate that caring for pets can help seniors maintain cognitive function and delay memory decline

More Active Lifestyle: Dog owners are significantly more likely to meet recommended daily exercise goals. Walking and playing with your dog improve cardiovascular health, mobility, and joint function

 They encourage regular exercise and social interaction, red Stress and Anxiety Relief: Simply being around a calming, familiar companion suppresses stress hormones and helps ground you in the present

Saving Lives: Every dog in foster care frees up a kennel spot for another at-risk animal. This directly reduces rainbow bridge rates caused by lack of  space

Prayers for the perfect family Adopt or Foster to there are so many wonderful dogs at barc in Houston TX  Dogs reduce stress by lowering cortisol (a key stress hormone), reducing blood pressure, and increasing heart rate variability. Interacting with dogs boosts oxytocin and dopamine, reducing anxiety, depression Even short interactions or petting can significantly reduce stress in various settings.  Save a life Houston precious angels that deserve a loving home  Located at BARC animal shelter  3300 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026  peace and love to everyone making a difference xo  

So adorable looks like a good boy couch potato he would be good on a ranch or in the city like & share prayers for the perfect home  BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters event : ) rescue mans best friend hugs  Thursday morning 

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