Many senior citizens struggle with loneliness and even depression from health issues and isolation. The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy even released an advisory on the “devastating impact of the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States”. Having a pet like a dog or cat can decrease loneliness. Having a furry companion will give them a purpose, a living creature to love, and someone that will stay besides them. They even have a physical impact on seniors encouraging seniors to stay active and engaged by promoting exercise, establishing routines, and fostering an active lifestyle that contributes to their overall well-being and quality of life. They can also have an impact on the animals helping depopulate shelters that are often over crowded and providing a loving home.