I've been pointing at how
animal companionship in videogames tends to be informed by an utilitarian and reductionist logic: Pokemon are both weapons and collectibles, existing in a fictional world designed to naturalize this instrumental relationship, Neko Atsume is an addicting conditioning device dispensing immaterial cuteness for your time and money; virtual pets are nothing but a few lightly dressed variables banking on our tendency to attribute feelings and thought to artificial entities, the Tamagochi effect.
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.
Not exact matches
Composed of both the earthy ground and the divine breath, this angelic
animal finds no friendship
in the merely material creatures and he likewise finds no incarnate
companionship in the heavenly Trinity.
From Ireland lost soulmate to cancer, looking for
companionship, and possible romance.work
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animals, and life.
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.
«Older pet owners have often told us how incredibly barren and lonely their lives were without their pet's
companionship, even when there were some downsides to owning an active pet,» says Linda Anderson, who with husband Allen founded the Angel
Animals Network
in Minneapolis.
«When people find strong
companionship and affection
in their pets, it is quite normal for them to begin treating their
animals as important family members.»
Researchers have also used
animals to temporarily provide
companionship to children with health or mental health problems, or elderly people who may not have the energy or resources for a live -
in pet.
Situated at Sunny Heights, visitors will get to enjoy the
companionship of pedigree cats
in a large
animal day care centre for just $ 5 (or $ 3 if you're a student).
According to the PRAAT website, «
animal assisted therapy incorporates programs that provide the joy and
companionship of pets and
animals to children
in libraries, to those who are ill, mentally or physically handicapped, or otherwise disadvantaged.»
Very few things
in life can compare to the unconditional love,
companionship and fun given by our
animal friends!
In general, children gave
animals high scores for listening, reassurance, appreciation, and
companionship.
In addition, rabbits are social
animals, meaning they need the
companionship of humans or other
animals, although the need may vary among individual rabbbits.
Boston, MA — For staff and volunteers at the
Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), giving
animals in need a chance to experience joy and
companionship are what the holidays are all about.
Located
in London, England, the adoption center decided that unlike typical adoption advertisements —
in which
animals are seen sad, lonely, and starving — it would focus its ad on the unconditional love and
companionship a pet offers -LSB-...]
Starting from the aspect of giving
companionship to performing
in the capacity of emotional support
animal and even as service dogs, golden retrievers serve various purposes for its owner.
Our volunteers visit hospitals, residential care facilities, college campuses and more to provide
animal companionship to those
in need.
Barn cats discourage rodents, provide
companionship for horses and other farm
animals, and can live out their lives
in relative security and comfort.
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.
Unlike professionally trained service
animals who act as guide dogs or detect seizures, therapy dogs are volunteers whose friendly personalities and excellent manners make them suitable to comfort and emotionally support humans
in need of furry
companionship.
You may wish to explain how the
animal exhibited special abilities and / or courageous or unselfish behavior, examples of the
animal's affection, loyalty and
companionship or the ways
in which it provides healthful benefits, confidence or opportunities for exercise, socialization or laughter.
WAIF's «Seniors for Seniors» Program was established
in the belief that it was important to match senior shelter
animals and mature pet lovers who were looking for
companionship.
Even with new science coming out, I always recommend the classic Between Pets and People: The Importance of
Animal Companionship (revised
in 1996).
While it can be emotionally challenging to take home an
animal with medical needs, the
companionship and love that you receive
in return is beyond measure.
«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.
This relationship has resulted
in an
animal that thrives on human
companionship, protects and serves humans
in innumerable ways, but also... barks.
Located
in London, England, the adoption center decided that unlike typical adoption advertisements —
in which
animals are seen sad, lonely, and starving — it would focus its ad on the unconditional love and
companionship a pet offers a household.
But rather than going the traditional route of finding her perfect match from our adoption center, we helped Evie find love through a unique partnership with a trusted non-profit
animal welfare organization
in Upstate New York that trains rescue dogs to become service dogs for military veterans
in need of
companionship.
It has been for a thousand years that these
animals are serving mankind and giving them
companionship and hence,
in -LSB-...]
Most
animals raised
in puppy mills are housed
in shockingly poor conditions with improper medical care, and the parents of the puppies are kept
in cages to be bred over and over for years, without human
companionship and with little hope of ever joining a family.
You'll be giving much needed
companionship to a lonely
animal... and getting
in some time for that book you've been meaning to read.
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.
Barn Cats and Back Yard Buddies discourage rodents, provide
companionship for horses and other farm
animals, and can live out their lives
in relative security and comfort.
These guidelines,
in companionship with the ASV Standards of Care
in Animal Shelters, provide a blueprint for lifesaving for every community.
In fact, studies have shown that
animal companionship, even visits with
animals, can be beneficial for the elderly.
«
In my view, the main causes of ill health in companion animals are genetics (the pet breeding industry), inadequate exercise and companionship, malnutrition or over feeding, and chemical exposure.&raqu
In my view, the main causes of ill health
in companion animals are genetics (the pet breeding industry), inadequate exercise and companionship, malnutrition or over feeding, and chemical exposure.&raqu
in companion
animals are genetics (the pet breeding industry), inadequate exercise and
companionship, malnutrition or over feeding, and chemical exposure.»
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.
The suit alleged, among other charges, that the
animals were enduring physical and emotional distress by living
in filthy cages that were too small, they had no
companionship or mental stimulation, and that the plaintiffs were
animals lovers who suffered «personal distress» when they saw how the
animals were treated.
Not only do all large CBEs fit the dictionary of puppy mill, but a study published
in the Journal of Applied
Animal Behaviour Science found that «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing dogs
in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives —
in most cases, years —
in their cages or runs; dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or
companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
And as a study
in the Journal of Applied
Animal Behaviour Science found, «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing dogs
in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives —
in most cases, years —
in their cages or runs; dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or
companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
Finally, relish
in the excitement that comes with the arrival of Santa «Paws» on the Miami - Dade Fire Rescue Station 22 truck as the shelter becomes illuminated and shines a light of hope to celebrate the joy and
companionship of
animals!
Senior
animals make great pets for elderly individuals seeking
companionship because they don't require any training, are usually calm, and are happiest sitting at your feet or sleeping
in your bed.
Our pay is
in the love and
companionship of the
animals, and the rewards gained
in helping homeless
animals go to forever homes.
In Iraq and Afghanistan, our US troops, are drawn to nearby animals as a means of loving companionship and a vital way to cope with the emotional struggle and psychological hardships of every day life in a havoc - filled war zon
In Iraq and Afghanistan, our US troops, are drawn to nearby
animals as a means of loving
companionship and a vital way to cope with the emotional struggle and psychological hardships of every day life
in a havoc - filled war zon
in a havoc - filled war zone.
Obviously, sharing your home with a pet helps to decrease feelings of loneliness through
companionship, but exposure to
animals helps
in other ways as well.
«I have dedicated my life to forgotten, abused, and neglected
animals,» Scotlund writes, «
animals who suffer
in tiny, dark enclosures with no
companionship, no veterinary care, and often without edible food or clean water.»
Funded by a two - year grant from the Human -
Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), faculty from the University of Georgia's College of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Family and Consumer Science and the Obesity Initiative are collaborating on a new research project to examine the impact of pet
companionship on mental and emotional health
in older adults living alone.
An emotional support
animal may be impressively trained
in obedience or not trained at all, as long as it provides
companionship to you that helps with your disability.
In the United States, we are a people that truly value the companionship of our animals and in many if not most families with dogs or cats, they genuinely consider their pets as a member of the famil
In the United States, we are a people that truly value the
companionship of our
animals and
in many if not most families with dogs or cats, they genuinely consider their pets as a member of the famil
in many if not most families with dogs or cats, they genuinely consider their pets as a member of the family.
Animal General matches geriatric cats
in need of adoption with neighborhood seniors who can benefit from this
companionship.