Girls, I Think We Are On To Something

The results are in! Dogs are better than men!

Today's local newspaper reported the results from a survey conducted over the past couple of months by a large pet food company here in Australia. The research suggested that there may be a whole lot more going on between women and their dogs than the general population would suspect. For the majority of Australian women, aged 25 years and older, the four-legged friend is truly that and more - a trusted, reliable much-loved companion and a source of affection in difficult times. The following are some of the specific findings:

• More than 90% of all women surveyed said they enjoyed the companionship and unconditional love their dog provided.
• 60% of women said their dogs were more affectionate than men.
• 63% of women said their dogs were more loyal than men.
• 58% of women said their dogs were more reliable than men.

It doesn't stop there though. Other studies have found that:

• People who own pets typically visit the doctor less than non pet owners.
• Pet owners, on average, have lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
• Pet owners recover more quickly from illness and surgery.
• Pet owners deal better with stressful situations.
• Pet owners are less likely to report feeling lonely.

Well, that's all the incentive I need. I'm off to trade Hubby in for a couple of more dogs.

(Information taken from "The Morning Bulletin", 5 November 2005, pp 12, 13)