“We had always stayed in constant contact with our ... He said he has reached out to every aquarium, biology department and pet store in a 100-mile radius, but each has politely declined to ...

They boost our immunity. They can even help you get dates. "The old thinking was that if your family had a pet, the children were more likely to become allergic to the pet. And if you came from an ...

It can also get you moving, having a positive impact on your health, too. A 2023 study found that pet owners had a higher level of physical activity than those who didn’t have a pet.

I've always had dogs in my life — all of them rescued. They have been my inspiration for creating a pet insurance company and a foundation that helps homeless pets," Jackson told PEOPLE.