Owning A Pet Makes You As Happy As An Extra $89,000 A Year

A recent study from the University of Kent suggests that owning a pet can have a significant positive impact on life satisfaction and well-being, equivalent to the happiness gained from an extra $89,000 a year. The research, based on a survey of 2,500 households, indicates that pet ownership provides similar benefits to those derived from marriage. Lead author Dr. Adelina Gschwandtner emphasized the substantial monetary value associated with the companionship of pets. (Daily Mail)