Archive for December 16th, 2009
While all of the powers that be haggle over public options and death panels, no one is noticing an obvious addition to this volatile subject. Many studies have shown that owning a pet can help with stress management, lower blood pressure and increase exercise. All of these would have a positive effect on health care costs, while at the same time providing so many deserving pets a wonderful home to live in.
Why doesn’t someone propose to include in the health care bill a clause that would encourage, through lowered insurance costs, the adoption of a homeless pet. Proof of the adoption could lower premiums, which would free up funds in the household for things like food and a dog bed. At the same time scores of homeless pets would find a home and provide a health benefit to their owners. Sounds like a win/win to me!