Nurturing employees’ relationships with pets brings rewards for all Pet owners are more likely to be very healthy, in terms of both physical and mental wellbeing. Pet owners exercise more often than non-pet owners, averaging 4 days of exercise per week to non-pet owners’ 3.5 days of exercise. 63% say that owning a pet helps them get outside more. As a result, they are more likely to have a positive view of their own health, with 31% categorizing themselves as “very healthy,” compared to just 16% of non-pet owners.