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Sheltered Animals (Pet Statistics (:checkered_flag: https://www.aspca…

- - - - Decreased blood pressure
      - Decreased cholesterol levels
      - Decreased triglyceride levels
      - Decreased feelings of loneliness
      - Increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities
      - Increased opportunities for socialization
  - - - One of the big myths about shelter pets is that all of them have behavioral issues or have been rescued from abuse. Many shelter animals, however, end up there because their owners can no longer care for them.
      - "The majority of pets in shelters are there because of 'people problems' like financial crisis/loss of income, divorce, lack of pet accessible housing or lack of access to veterinary care," said Cory Smith, director of public policy for companion animals at the Humane Society.
      - Many of these animals, especially older ones, have already been housetrained and socialized. Shelter and rescue staff work hard to prepare pets for the transition to a new home and family.
- - - - Direct contact: Coming into contact with the saliva, blood, urine, mucous, feces, or other body fluids of an infected animal. Examples include petting or touching animals, and bites or scratches.
      - Indirect contact: Coming into contact with areas where animals live and roam, or objects or surfaces that have been contaminated with germs. Examples include aquarium tank water, pet habitats, chicken coops, plants, and soil, as well as pet food and water dishes.
      - Vector-borne: Being bitten by a tick, or an insect like a mosquito or a flea.
      - Foodborne: Each year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from eating contaminated food. Eating or drinking something unsafe (such as unpasteurized milk, undercooked meat or eggs, or raw fruits and vegetables that are contaminated with feces from an infected animal).