Abstract. The question of the contribution of pet ownership to human well-being has received mixed empirical evidence. This contrasts with the lay intuition that pet ownership contributes positively. For each of the articles, the impact of pet ownership on the mental health of owners was divided into four categories: positive impact n, 17, mixed impact n, 19, no impact n, 13 and. The benefits apply to both children and dogs 5. They are less stressed. Petting a dog has been proven to reduce cortisol levels in both people and animals. This is also what the research shows. An anonymous online cross-sectional survey was distributed to pet owners who had lost a pet. The responses resulted in responses, most of which were from 86-year-old and 91-year-old white women. Choosing a pet starts with understanding how it fits into the home. Kelly Oakes explores what happens when animals join a family and their profound impact on children's development. Pets can teach social skills. Pets can provide emotional support and be around children, but they also need things in return, like love and care. This is why they can help the. Pet owners: Are less likely to suffer from depression. Have lower blood pressure during stressful situations. Showing reduced triglyceride levels and high cholesterol levels can be indicators of heart disease. Survive longer after a heart attack. fewer visits to the doctor after age. Discussion. The impact of pet ownership on child and adolescent development is a promising area of research, but current evidence does not allow definitive conclusions to be drawn. This article presents a review of the evidence on the effects of pet ownership on emotional, behavioral, cognitive, educational, and social development.