This is also an excellent way to make a «social statement» about your concern for animals in general. (2ndchance.info)
When patients talk about pets they used to own, remember information about the therapy animal, or talk about animals in general, they are developing cognitive and knowledge skills. (happytailspets.org)
This is not restricted to only dogs, research indicates that interacting with animals in general can reduce cortisol levels and elevate oxytocin, the happiness hormone. (ahealthblog.com)