Most people experience some traumatic event in their lifetime, such as unwanted sexual attention or personal injury. This study assesses relations between trauma exposure, pet owners’ attachment to their pets, and quality of life, including both physical and mental health. Participants were 156 undergraduates (77% female; 92% white; mean age: 22.47) who completed online surveys. Preliminary analyses indicated that number of previous traumas and are were correlated (r = .33, p = .000), such that older participants reported a greater number of previous traumas; therefore, all analyses control for age. Partial correlations indicated that more previous traumas were related to worse physical health (r = -.23, p = .005) and worse mental health (r = -.44, p = .000). More previous traumas, worse physical health, and worse mental health were all related to stronger pet attachment (r’s range from + or - .16 to .19, all p’s ≤ .05). These findings support the notion that pets may provide emotional support for individuals adjusting to challenging life events, particularly for those with worse physical and mental health.