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By reframing your pet’s daily “interruptions” as gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and be present, these moments can become powerful wellness tools. It’s a feeling many pet owners already recognize. In fact, research from Mars and Calm found that: ☀️ 71% say their pets help them get outside more 🍃 66% say pets help them disconnect from screens In our latest episode of Behind the Bond, Dr. Vanessa Ashall, Human-Animal Interaction Technical Leader at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute explores the science behind these everyday wellbeing benefits of pets, sharing insights from the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) program 👇. Explore the science behind the bond via the link in the comments. #BehindTheBond #PetsAndWellbeing