EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New research suggests having a cat or a dog could improve your well-being as much as being married or meeting up regularly with friends and family.
The study was published in the journal “Social Indicators Research.” It’s well documented that pets offer companionship, reduce stress and provide a sense of purpose, bu this study found having a pet could help with life satisfaction as much as having more money.
If you don’t have a pet at home, fear not! You can head to the Sun City Kitty Cafe in the Shoppes at Solana. It’s a coffee bar and gift shop with a kitties on hand for you to pet, play with, and rub behind the ears. Co-owner Ross Ingram says it’s been fun for him to watch how people interact with the cats. He calls it a win-win situation…