5 reasons why a family pet would benefit children

5 benefits having a family pet has on children

If you have kids, there probably comes a time when you hear the question: "Can we have a pet?"

Azure Davis, executive director of Ruff Start Rescue, shared with WCCO Mid-Morning viewers the five benefits a pet can have for family members. In no certain order, they are:

  1. Mental health
  2. Social skills
  3. Responsibility
  4. Activity
  5. Social awareness 

Ruff Start Rescue has pets available for adoption. Click here for more information.

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