Definitely. When I was a kid, my father brought home a duck, just one duck. I was very fond of it, and it instantly became my first pet. I remember being so excited to come home just to see her. I even wash her feathers and make sure she eats properly. My memories of having to watch her lay eggs are still quite clear, and right now I am smiling at the very thought of it. Who would have thought that a 7 year-old kid would have a duck as pet. Those were really fun times. Just recently, a friend gave me a puppy. My mother is mostly the one who takes care of him, as I am often far from home due to my work schedules. There are times when I feel really stressed but looking at his pictures takes all the bad vibes away. Whenever I come home, I always look forward into surprising him because seeing him wag his tail and be all jumpy and hyper bring joy into our hearts. I think more than their cuteness, the companionship and interaction that they bring indeed contribute to our wellbeing.