Pet-friendly GemLife Highfields proves popular
THE importance of pets in the lives of people throughout the world is being celebrated this week as part of International Dog Day 2021.
The annual event highlights the many benefits associated with dog ownership which is something residents at petfriendly GemLife Highfields over-50s lifestyle resort know too well.
They help residents meet new people, are great conversation starters, help their owners keep fit and healthy, and are great companions, according to resident Vivian Brooks who has two much-loved pets, a German Shepherd and a Great Dane Cross.
“They are a great icebreaker, a conversation starter and most people love to talk about their own dogs and compare notes,” she said.
GemLife Director and CEO Adrian Puljich said an estimated three in every five Australian households own a pet of some kind and this is something GemLife resorts have embraced.
“We not only welcome pets of all shapes and sizes at our resorts but also provide facilities such as dog parks, where residents’ dogs can run free within a safe, fenced environment. In addition, it is a wonderful place for pet owners to get together and socialise,” he said.
Pets, he said, are often their owners’ best friends, providing comfort, a sense of security and many more benefits.
Research suggests pets can also have a positive effect on a human’s health including physical fitness, cardiovascular health, psychological health, and immune system development.
In addition, they can be a calming influence that helps lower blood pressure, promotes socialising, and are excellent at encouraging exercise, which is a big part of the activity and lifestyle enjoyed by residents at GemLife Highfields, where pet ownership is very popular.
Ms Brooks said that being able to have pets at the resort was `great’ because people’s animals are such an important
part of their lives!
“GemLife Highfields really appreciate how special our pets are to us.”
GemLife Highfields offers luxurious low-maintenance homes, together with firstclass recreational facilities, at
its award-winning country club.
Call 1800 910 278 or visit www.gemlife.com.au