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Pets play a significant role in alleviating modern loneliness. Studies show that pet owners report 30–50% lower levels of loneliness compared to non-owners. Interacting with dogs or cats triggers oxytocin release, reduces cortisol, and provides unconditional companionship — especially valuable in an era of remote work, declining marriage rates, and weakened social ties.Even brief daily contact (petting, talking, walking) measurably improves mood and creates routine & purpose. For many young adults and seniors living alone, a pet has become one of the most consistent and effective natural interventions against the loneliness epidemic.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8891953/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202302/how-pets-help-with-loneliness https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp

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