Truth about cats and dogs: 'All they want is love'

The TikTok video of Paandiyeraj reuniting with this two Retrievers was viewed over a million times in just one day. Photo: Paandiyeraj Nadumaran

Nothing can quite compare to the joy of returning home to a loyal companion after a long day. Whether they paw, fly or swim their way into our hearts, pets are superb at bringing some “paw-sitive” energy into our lives.

Numerous studies demonstrate that socialising with animals improves one’s psychological health as they cause an increase in oxytocin, serotonin and endorphin levels in the body – all of which are known for their stress-relieving and “feel-good” properties.