We all feel lonely from time to time, but there are certain times when loneliness is inevitable. Kids growing up and moving out, divorce, the loss of a close loved one or pet...all of these situations can leave one feeling sad and alone. For young adults, the first year of college is an example... [More]

Last week, I posted a blog about the health benefits pets have on children. You can read the post here. That very day, when I arrived home from work, the evening news was discussing new research in the journal Pediatrics which detailed the specific health benefits pet ownership brings for children. ... [More]