Pets against stress

I happen to have a dog at home and she is a great relief to me when I am stressed out or I've had a bad day. Even if you don't have any illness', having a dog for a pet can be beneficial to your life (I know that that may sound like my opinion). Doctor's have said that having a dog can relieve depression in some people or lower someone's blood pressure. I've also seen people use dogs as therapy dogs in hospitals. There are many benefits to having a dog, even if you don't realize them.