Dogs make us feel less alone | Looks Good Funny Dog

Dogs can be there for you even when people can’t. They offer unconditional love, emotional support, and constant cuddles that help stave off social isolation. A small Australian study discovered that dog ownership reduces loneliness.

A national survey of pet owners and non-pet owners by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute found that 96 percent of respondents believe that interaction with pets reduces loneliness. Most agree that human-pet interactions can help address social isolation.