If you were looking for a reason to adopt a pet, here ya go!

The survey was commissioned by Blue Cross pet charity and included 1,000 cat and dog owners, along with 1,000 people who didn't own a pet.

Researchers found that pet owners are more likely to have a full time job and earn about $4,500 more a year than those without pets.

The research goes beyond money and shows pet owners are generally more happy, and they are also more likely to exercise two hours more a week, making them more fit.

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