In recent years in Europe there has been an increasing number of pets of all types that have become part of our families. Many newspapers define Italy as a so-called "Pet friendly" country. This designation is also reflected in estimates for recent years: according to numerous sources, Italy is the first European country for the number of pets per capita, with over 62 million four-legged friends.
But not only the Italian territory seems to be extremely interested in hosting pets within their homes. Other European countries such as Germany, France and Belgium seem to have the same attitude. In Germany, for example, almost 38 million citizens have decided to host an animal and make it become part of the family. Almost the same data are recorded in the other territories of Europe, with respectively 33 and 49 million other inhabitants who have chosen a life marked also by the care and love to be given to an animal.
But the real question is why a choice that is so demanding and requires so much dedication is so popular and loved by all the citizens of Europe and in many cases the world?
Many studies have shown that pet owners enjoy greater psychological and psychophysical health than those who do not have them for various reasons. Often a pet is able to convey emotions, counteract frustrations, console and give psychological and social support to those who take care of it. This is where the indissoluble bond between pets and psychological well-being. This statement is valid, to varying levels, for any type of animal. But what exactly are we talking about?
Anyone who owns a four-legged friend knows how life-changing it can be. Numerous large-scale researches have shown that most owners consider their pet as a true member of the family. As a member, many psychological functions are consciously or unconsciously relegated to it; some of them are truly amazing. One of these is the one that relates to the animal the important function of contrasting loneliness, as well as a real social support. Researchers have found that the immune system of people who live with a dog or a cat is significantly better than those who do not have an animal that keeps them company.The positive influence on the immune system also means protection from other psychological and physical problems. People who live with a four-legged friend are less likely to fall ill with psychological or psychosomatic disorders. Unbeknownst to the pet, it helps to keep a balanced psychophysical well-being. Moreover, the same contact with an animal can have a regulatory influence on many other psychophysiological functions.
In short, for all these reasons, owning an animal seems to be a life choice aimed to bring benefits to the person who makes it. It is also true that to ensure that the animal makes us feel good, it must be the first to have the opportunity to live in a suitable environment, in order to play in total tranquility and serenity of its daily routine, and to be a perfect life companion.
There are a large number of solutions that give the possibility to the owner to change for the better the daily life of his four-legged friend, and one of these is certainly to give him the opportunity to live every day in a suitable environment, spacious and equipped with important spaces to play, move, run and express themselves better.
In this regard, Engel & Voelkers gives us the opportunity to evaluate some solutions suitable not only for you, but also for your pet, through the selection of luxury properties, extremely spacious and with large green spaces, where your pet can run undisturbed enjoying life at its best thanks to the correct choice of property.
But what are the main features that a pet friendly property should have?
One of the fundamental aspects of a property suitable for housing a pet is definitely the size of its interior space. If you are in the habit of hosting your four-legged friend at home, the interior of the house will be the most important aspect for your pet. During the colder months, your pet will be forced to spend most of its time indoors while you are at work or on vacation. It goes without saying, therefore, that it will need large spaces, arranged in a harmonious way, to give it the opportunity to spend many hours of the day alone in total harmony, and therefore feel your absence less.
Needless to say, green spaces are very important. Your pet will immensely appreciate your efforts in finding a property with ample green spaces, which will give you and your pet the opportunity to spend a lot of quality time together, and especially outdoors. Among the various properties with green spaces, the owner should also have the possibility to choose the type, size and location of these most suitable to the needs of the animal.
Last but not least is definitely the location of the property. We all know that the location of a property is an extremely important aspect at the time of purchase, and it is a very complex choice, since it is an aspect that significantly affects the daily life of those who decide to buy a given property. Sometimes in fact the position of the future property becomes a discordant aspect even within the same family that wants to buy. It is for this reason that such a choice must be made with great awareness and must be supported by all members of the family in a total way. Among the various needs that a family has to deal with, there are also those of your pet, who will certainly prefer a property near areas surrounded by nature or near the sea. This will give you the opportunity to enjoy everyday life together with the animal, taking long walks and leaving it more free to run surrounded by nature.
In this regard our real estate agency Engel&Voelkers proposes many solutions that could help you and even guide you in the choice of the most suitable property for your needs. Come and discover our properties, it will be a pleasure to welcome you and show you our idea of peaceful everyday life.
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