The Benefits of Families Owning a Dog During the Pandemic
A dog provides socialization, support, and play for kids AND adults.
According to the American Humane website, owning a dog improves health, happiness, and safety. And as a mom, social distancing with my family of four, I agree!
Five years ago, my husband and I welcomed our rescue dog, Ebony, to our home. Unbeknownst to us, I was five weeks pregnant with our first child.
But no regrets here, because that furball became my sons’, now ages 2 and 5, best friend.
Today, Ebony is a valued family member, and I can’t imagine going through this pandemic without her.
Here’s why:
1. Dogs love to play (and so do kids)
After two months of quarantine, my boys were sick of coloring, tracing letters, playing in the sand— fill in the blank will a zillion other tasks here. But you know what didn’t get old? Playing “fetch” with Ebony.
I kid you not, my five year old runs around the house with a ball for an hour as Ebony delightfully chases him. My youngest trails behind with glee.
