2.5 min read (Articles narrated by Mabel)
It’s no surprise that your life significantly changes when you adopt a dog, but did you know that it can change you as a person too? Don’t worry, change is a good thing! For some people, change can be scary, but the new things you experience after adopting a dog are all positive. So, how will you be different after rescuing a dog in need?
#1 – You Learn to Stick to a Schedule Better
If you have trouble following schedules you set for yourself, then having a dog can certainly help! You need to walk them every day and feed them around the same time. Dogs typically learn best from routine, especially rescue dogs. So, helping keep your dogs on a daily schedule might also help you learn to stick to schedules better yourself.
#2 – It Will Help You Feel More Loved
Adopting a dog is often one of the best cures for loneliness. You’ll feel more fulfilled and appreciated when your dog comes to greet you after a long day of work. And in return, you’ll have lots of love to give, which is crucial for dogs who never had a loving home before. So, it’s important to never underestimate the love of a rescue dog.
#3 – You Might Become Healthier
Believe it or not, adopting a dog can even have many health benefits. First of all, you need to take them on daily walks, which sort of forces you to get a little more exercise. Of course, it’s a good thing though. More exercise and more time outside is sure to help you stay in shape and keep your heart healthy. Keeping your dog healthy might also help you pay closer attention to your own health. For example, choosing higher end ingredients for your dog’s food might make you want to choose better ingredients in your own meals as well.
#4 – You Become More Empathetic
When you adopt a dog, you can’t just be focused on yourself. You’re now caring for a living creature who likely had a rough past. So, it’s important for you to always care about their needs and emotions. By doing this, you’re likely to become more empathetic. Helping your dog feel happy and well-loved might also help you think about other people’s feelings more often.
#5 – It Helps You Be a Better Person
Adopting a dog means you saved that dog’s life and opened up space for another dog to be saved. That alone should help you be a better person. But seeing how that dog grows and changes over time can be even more rewarding. You will get to witness a scared and confused dog turn into a lovable companion. Knowing you’ve made such a big difference in a dog’s life is sure to make you want to be a better person in general. So, if you’re looking to add a dog to your family, please choose to adopt!
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