Full disclosure... that's my puppy Storm in the pic above on the way home from Elephant Butte yesterday.
A global study revealed that people who have pets are happier than people who don’t have pets. In fact, having a furry friend increases happiness levels by more than 22%. The study also revealed where the happiest pet owners reside. The top 5 are:
- New Zealand (with a happiness score of 88.4%)
- Brazil (83.8%)
- Hungary (81.6%)
- Netherlands (78.2%)
- Australia (78.1%)
The U.S. was #14 on the list of 20, with a happiness score of 70.7%