Introduction: The aim of the study is to see if and in what way pets influence certain aspects of their owners˴ lives. Methodology: A number of 856 participants filled in the online form, out of which 586 have at least one pet. Results: The results show that there are significant differences between the two groups. Animal owners are less anxious about their health, have a lower perceived stress level and higher life satisfaction than non-owners. Conclusion: Given the results obtained, pets positively influence the life of the owner. This link should be studied in more detail in future research.
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