I have always had pets since I was a young child, I have 2 cats and 2 dogs currently. Do you have pets?
I used to have 2 cats. pets are there for emotional and physical benefits.
Yes There are also pets that serve medical purposes too!
Yes that is true! They are very special to the elderly who don't really get that social interaction in their lives.
Yes I agree! That didn't automatically come to mind for me so thats a really good point! There are all kinds of different pets too!
pocket pets, while the equine and bovine group include the largest companion animals.
Pets provide their owners (or "guardians") both physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can provide both the human and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Pets can give companionship to people who are living alone or elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people. There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans,
dogs are household pets whose handlers take time to visit hospitals, nursing homes, detention facilities, and rehabilitation facilities. Different pets require varying amounts of attention and care; for example, cats may have lower maintenance requirements than dogs.
Effects of pets on their caregiver's health Connection with community.
In addition to providing health benefits for their owners, pets also impact the social lives of their owners and their connection to their community. There is some evidence that pets can facilitate social interaction. Assistant Professor of Sociology at the