Scientists say having a dog or cat could prolong your life

Was reading this today & found it very interesting so thought I would share.
Hope I have posted in the correct place

http://theweek.com/article/index/244038/owning-pets-may-be-good-for-your-heart

Even more reason to love our fur babies Dogs are great for getting exercise and weight loss.. I feel a lot fitter since getting Steff with all the walks and everything I have lost a few kilos and I am definitely happier and more content since getting her

I would completely agree that owning a dog is good for you, since Rocky has been with us I have lost a considerable amount of weight (about 8 kilos so far and still loosing it) and feel so much better for it. I will soon be back to 55 Kilos which is what I weighed when I left school. Only another couple to go.

It most def is, I think stress and a fast paced life is a killer and having a dog def helps

God yes! Don't know what I would with my life without a dog in it!

I totally agree, my life is so much fuller not since we've got darcy

So true. And reduces stress levels, makes you happier, takes your minds off bad things, great way for kids to learn responsibility. A lot of mental health benefits.

I got Bacchus when I retired. He gets me out of the house and I get exercise every day come rain hail snow or shine whether I like it or not. Have met lots of nice doggy people and lost a stone in weight.

Pity the potential longevity and health benefits also extend to some of the pondlife out there too.