5 reasons why a family pet would benefit children

If you have kids, there probably comes a time when you hear the question: "Can we have a pet?"

Azure Davis, executive director of Ruff Start Rescue, shared with WCCO Mid-Morning viewers the five benefits a pet can have for family members. In no certain order, they are:

1. Mental health
2. Social skills
3. Responsibility
4. Activity
5. Social awareness 

Ruff Start Rescue has pets available for adoption. Click here for more information.