Of Fur and Friendship: What pets reveal about the good life

It is difficult to feel lonely when a muzzle or two is (quite literally) in your face. And research shows that giving support to our dogs (i.e., paying attention to their needs) helps our well-being and curbs psychological distress. Even spending money on our pets is shown to increase our happiness. And giant dogs like Ed’s need lots of walks. That means Ed, or someone in his family, is getting out in the fresh air/rain whether they like it or not. And if COVID-19 taught us anything, it’s that a walk of any kind is good for our overall well-being and mental health.