"Animal companionship" refers to the special relationship and bond between humans and animals. It means having a pet or being close to an animal that provides comfort, friendship, and emotional support.
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Despite the importance
of animal companionship in reducing negative human emotions and increasing positive emotions, we still do not have a good understanding of the processes underlying these effects.
The program supports and encourages positive human - animal interaction through a shelter dog training program and
animal companionship classes.
This presentation looks at the effect
of animal companionship on homeless and low - income individuals in a period when the companion animals received free veterinary services.
Several studies show longterm health correlates
with animal companionship, although the animals were not randomly assigned to the people but rather were chosen by them or their families.
Not satisfied, I also spoke with Mary Elizabeth Thurston, an expert
on animal companionship, author of The Lost History of the Canine Race and historian for the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery, the oldest continuously operated animal burial ground in the United States.
With a wide array of opportunities, from pet therapy to on -
site animal companionship, there is something for almost everyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of companion animals.
«I have come to realize that success in
rescue animal companionship is not measured by how much they end up loving you but by the simple fact that you stood by them when others would or could not.
The tremendous benefits of
animal companionship make it worthwhile to seek ways to live healthfully with your pet, so try these ways to control your pet allergies so that neither you nor your pet are climbing the walls.
Interacting positively with therapy dogs, their handlers, and the various people therapy dogs visit results in significant comfort, love, support, and
animal companionship offered to people of all ages.
Still, about one - third of Americans allergic to cats decide the benefits of
animal companionship outweigh the downside of allergy symptoms and decide to keep cats anyway.
Between Pets and People: The Importance of
Animal Companionship by Alan M. Beck, Aaron Honori Katcher, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas (Foreword)
She believes everyone should have the gift of
animal companionship regardless of financial circumstances and feels so fortunate to be part of an organization that helps to keep animals healthy and happy and with their people who love them more than anything.
She called, hoping to find volunteers willing to bring once - stray pooches to hang out with the Trust's tenants who
miss animal companionship.
The connection between violence against animals and violence against people, the compassion for animals and compassion for people, and the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of
animal companionship for people are well documented.
Like me, the American Pet Products Association understands the importance of providing pets
with animal companionship and has made this a central theme of its Pets Add Life public - outreach campaign.
«As much as they love and appreciate us, pets also benefit
from animal companionship, and what better way to spread that message than through National Get a Pal For Your Pet Day and social media?»
Promote and advance humane and protective care and treatment of animals by positive community interaction through education, spay - neuter programs and other activities that enable people of all ages and in all circumstances to
enjoy animal companionship.
Startling revelations from What Fish Know;
animal companionship in retirement communities; Robert Berkelhammer (Pet Care Givers and Families)
Over the years health care professionals have noticed the therapeutic effect
of animal companionship, such as relieving stress, lowering blood pressure, and raising spirits, and the demand for therapy dogs continues to grow.
Parents have noticed a boost in their children's academic grades with the aid of
animal companionship, believing that it helps improve their children's focus and concentration skills.
The power of
animal companionship has a plethora of positive health effects.
Responsible for interacting with residents in senior and specialized health care facilities bringing shelter puppies to visit and providing the healing benefits of
animal companionship and love.
They thrive on human interaction and love to be picked up and petted, making them ideal for couples who want to take the next step into pet parenthood or singles who would like
some animal companionship.
PAWS, Pets are Wonderful Support 645 Harrison St # 100 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 979-9550 A non-profit dedicated to keeping people with AIDS and other disabling illnesses together with their companion animals and education the community on the benefits and risks of
animal companionship.
Even with new science coming out, I always recommend the classic Between Pets and People: The Importance of
Animal Companionship (revised in 1996).
In fact, studies have shown that
animal companionship, even visits with animals, can be beneficial for the elderly.
Volunteers learn to share the gift of
animal companionship that might otherwise be overlooked.
A one - hour visit with volunteers who are excited about sharing the joy and benefits of
animal companionship.
Research Interests: Human - animal bond; urban animal ecology;
animal companionship; the effects of animal use for therapy.
Animal companionship can improve health and provide a sense of order and routine for older people.
Many adults fondly remember their first childhood pet, and it can set them up for a lifetime of
animal companionship.
Between Pets and People: the Importance of
Animal Companionship.
Animal companionship both relaxes and entertains people.
Although positive effects of
animal companionship and AAA are well - documented, such reports often lack vigorous scientific support; however, we should not confuse a lack of evidence with evidence of absence.
And the physical and mental benefits of
animal companionship are well documented.
Between Pets and People: The Importance of
Animal Companionship, by Alan M. Beck, Aaron Honori Katcher.
The supportive effects of
animal companionship have also been observed in clinical and forensic developmental psychology, with survivors of childhood sexual abuse rating their animals as being more supportive than people (Barker and others 1997).
In the third of Veterinary Record's series of articles promoting One Health, Daniel Mills and Sophie Hall discuss the therapeutic effects of companion animals, the influence of pets on childhood development and how researchers are elucidating the true value of
animal companionship.
The increased attention inherent in
animal companionship might explain why children with attention deficits can demonstrate improved behaviours in the presence of animals (Katcher and Teumer 2006).