You have probably heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. But have you ever stopped to consider why? There are many health benefits from owning a pet for both children and adults alike. For instance, pet owners over the age 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. This might be because owning a pet trends to make people feel good. Dogs provide loyal companionship, which can help combat loneliness and depression in older adults. Also, owning a pet can motivate a person to get outside and exercise and even socialize more with other pet owners. In three to five sentences, state the claim the speaker presents in the argument. Explain if the speaker provides relevant evidence to support the claim and sufficient evidence in the argument.
The claim presented by the speaker is that owning a pet, particularly a dog, has many health benefits for both children and adults. The speaker provides relevant evidence to support this claim by stating that pet owners over the age of 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. The speaker also mentions how owning a pet can combat loneliness and depression, motivate people to exercise and socialize more, and make people feel good. Overall, the provided evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claim.
