If you didn’t already know, Pet Appreciation Week, or PAW, is from June 6 to 12 this year. Pet Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate how much our pets mean to us. This can be done in many ways to show your pet how you appreciate them, whether it’s with a special treat or toy, or simply by spending extra time with them. Our pets do a lot more for us than provide unconditional love; they also help us relieve stress and encourage us to exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, pets can decrease your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol, and increase your opportunities for socialization. (more…)