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The following is a release issued by the N.S. PC Party<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n HALIFAX:<\/strong> PC Leader Tim Houston announced a $500 tax credit for individuals who adopt a dog from a recognized adoption agency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s another piece of Houston\u2019s health-focused platform that pledges more doctors, more timely mental health supports and a commitment to long-term care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe health benefits of pets, particularly dogs, are undeniable,\u201d says Houston. \u201cIn recent years, studies have shown these animals can help their owners battle depression, stress, loneliness, anxiety and can even help improve their owners\u2019 physical health through encouraging exercise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Houston says after a difficult COVID-19 pandemic, this policy will make a difference helping people navigate back into physically and mentally healthy routines. Dogs provide much-needed companionship for some older adults, especially during and after extended periods of isolation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”34″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”7″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n One study even found that when those people living with borderline hypertension adopted dogs from a shelter, their blood pressure declined significantly within five months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to health benefits, animal advocate Tracy Jessiman says it\u2019s a sign Houston wants to build a more thoughtful and compassionate province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPeople who adopt are saving lives by rehoming a dog that may have a deceased owner, may have been abused or neglected, or may have become a victim for financial reasons,\u201d says Jessiman. \u201cI want to thank Tim Houston for his thoughtful initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In their last annual report, the SPCA reported taking in 6,993 animals. Humane Canada reports that approximately 27% (1,888) of those animals are dogs and approximately 47% (887) of those dogs are adopted each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy family and I have been rescuing dogs for years. We currently have two rescue dogs – Nash and Winnie.\u201d says Houston. \u201cI know the value they provide to mental and physical health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”92″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients of heart attacks who have dogs, have been shown to survive longer than those without. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dog owners over the age of 65 make 30% fewer visits to their doctor as compared to those without pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is a small but important piece of a platform focused on the health of Nova Scotians,\u201d says Houston. \u201cFrom smoking cessation programs, to kids activity tax credit, to recruiting doctors and providing free Universal Mental Health Care, there is only one party that is putting forward solutions to a healthcare system in crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”134″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”133″]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [adrotate banner=”131″] [adrotate banner=”105″] The following is a release issued by the N.S. 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