When your house was bustling with the clatter of children and their activities, meals to be cooked, laundry to be done, the heartache of first loves and the pain of skinned knees, it may have crossed your mind that you may never have peace and quiet again.

Well, now you’ve probably got way more peace and quiet than you wanted. Reality is not always pleasant. But there is a simple solution that can fill your life with so much love and purpose that your reality will change dramatically.

Pets have been proven to fill the emotional holes in the lives of many Baby Boomers suffering the loneliness of inevitable transitions, like illness, divorce or loss of friends or family.

When you bring a pet into your life, you receive unconditional love and a reason for joy. Your pet is grateful for your care and in turn, will be your faithful companion, and quiet listener. There is medical evidence that pets can add years of fun and happiness to your daily life, including a sense of well-being, purpose and that good ol’ reason to get out of bed every morning.Contact with animals has been shown to lower blood pressure. Personally speaking, I can say this is true. My dog Copper has been a great stress reducer in my life. He makes me smile and makes laugh. Other studies indicate that pet ownership can increase the survival rate for cardiac patients, improve circulation, reduce bone loss and lower cholesterol levels. All of that from petting and caring for a pet? How wonderful!

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