Did you know every day pets make their owners smile an average of 11 times and make them laugh 9 times?
A national survey of cat and dog parents, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Nulo, revealed that 56% of survey respondents have been rescued by their four-legged companions in one way or another.
The survey explored how our canines and felines boost our mental health; lifting us when we’re low, grounding us when we soar too high, and offering unwavering support.
Thirty-four percent of survey respondents purposely got a pet to improve their mental health, and there was near-unanimous (95%) agreement that having a pet improves their mental health daily.
But what exactly causes these moments of endearment? Respondents shared some of their favorite ways their pets bring them joy daily such as, “playing fetch in the yard,” “opening the door by themselves,” “laying on their back, begging to be scratched,” or simply “getting the zoomies.”
“My dogs Lilo and Rambo are my biggest cheerleaders—they’re always there for me, no matter what kind of day I’m having. The love and support we get from our pets is so special, and it’s incredible to see just how much they impact our mental health," said Nulo brand partner and gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles. “Just like they take care of us, it’s our job to take care of them too.”
To Simone’s point on just how much our pets impact our mental health, only 32% of survey respondents graded their mental health between an A+ and an A- before getting a pet. After getting their pet, that number leaps to 72%!!
Some shared that it’s the companionship that gives them the boost, saying a pet “makes me feel needed” or simply gives them support “by always being there next to me.”
“Whether it’s early morning training or long travel days, my dog Jane is always my constant,” said Nulo brand partner and nine-time gold medalist Caeleb Dressel. “She lifts my spirits, keeps me grounded, and makes every day better just by being there. Our pets give us so much, and it’s up to us to make sure they get the love and care they deserve in return.”
At Nulo, we understand that pets are such an important part of our emotional support system. In fact, they fuel the incredible in us. And we can show our thanks by making sure we love, spoil, and fuel them with the best nutrition possible. Choose Nulo for premium nutrition featuring high-meat, low-carb, irresistible recipes for your four-legged family members. Fuel Incredible.
