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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Sarah Lumley

Dog owners 'happier' than those without a four-legged friend, report finds

Dog owners are ‘happier’ than those without a four-legged companion, according to a report.

Those with a dog have 69 per cent more ‘meaningful’ interactions - one-to-ones which boost their overall mood-a-month - than those without a pet.

The study of 2,004 adults also found dog owners benefit from the simple act of walking their canine chum, as 31 per cent feel less lonely when they go for a stroll with their pet.

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