The Human - Animal Bond Research Initiative aims to promote pet ownership by highlighting the human health benefits associated
with animal companionship.
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.
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 exact matches
We live
with animals, name, feed and play
with them and value their
companionship.
Our bond
with animals goes far deeper than food and
companionship, argues Pat Shipman: it drove our ancestors to develop tools and language
Busy blonde looking for quiet
companionship with someone who enjoys
animals, good books, rodeo, great food, travel, and the outdoors.
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.
«Dogs brighten our lives
with their warmth and
companionship,» said
Animal Welfare Superintendent Julie Bank.
Given how enriching and joyful
animal companionship can be, the inclination to share that
with those we love is understandable.
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.
With therapy
animals, they don't feel as lonely as these pets offer them
companionship, even if for a short time.
This life has been filled
with dog training, obedience, field work, tracking, conformation,
companionship and
animal assisted therapy.
(While the majority disagreed
with Justice Arabian on the issue of restrictive covenants for pets, the Court agreed
with him on the subject of
animal companionship).
An already pet - friendly vacation destination, Red Mountain Spa, teamed up
with Ivins City No - Kill
Animal Shelter to provide canine
companionship for those guests who didn't bring a pet along for the vacation.
The results indicate that perceptions of
animal companions may vary
with experience, and that parrots may, for some people, provide a level of
companionship equivalent to that provided by more popular pets.
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.
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with AIDS and other disabling illnesses together
with their companion
animals and education the community on the benefits and risks of
animal companionship.
They are deeply devoted and highly intelligent
animals that can provide you
with many happy years of
companionship.
Animals provide
companionship, acceptance, emotional support, and unconditional love during the time they share
with you.
Simply to watch a child playing
with a pet dog or cat, or an elderly person enjoying the
companionship of an
animal underlines the mutual benefits and interdependence of the relationship.
Children learn responsibility,
companionship, and loyalty through interacting
with a pet, and few
animals exemplify those qualities more than dogs.
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.
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.
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 may be a little reserved at first (the Dachshund is famous for selecting the people and
animal friends it mixes
with) but will enjoy your
companionship once it gets used to you.
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.
Animals provide comfort and
companionship to us at any age, but the need can be especially important to senior citizens who may be separated from family, live alone, or be challenged
with a medical condition.
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.
«Breeding stock»
animals are caged and continually bred for years, without human
companionship and
with little hope of ever becoming part of a family.
The
animal relies on you for every part of its well being and rewards you
with unconditional love, support and
companionship.
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.
Animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits offer the same assistance
with comfort and
companionship, fine motor skills, and emotional / behavioral benefits as their canine co-workers.
Every situation becomes a period of hell for dogs
with separation anxiety, an
animal who is a social
animal that needs a lot of
companionship.
Pet sitters provide your
animal with much needed
companionship and social interactions.
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!
Animals provide people
with unconditional love and non-judgmental acceptance and
companionship.
While the
animal itself can and often does help support its owner's mental well - being by providing
companionship and helping
with emotional difficulties, they are not service dogs because they have not received training to complete a specific task.
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 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.
A one - hour visit
with volunteers who are excited about sharing the joy and benefits of
animal companionship.
Heartland Farms Sanctuary also seeks out
companionship with animal shelters, farmers, and
animal control agencies to rescue more desperate
animals, proving them
with a safe place of residence.
There is NO reason the new owner should compensate you for expenses you had during your
companionship with the
animal.
«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.»
«Ask just about any pet owner and they'll tell you, dogs and cats provide them
with a lot of joy, comfort and
companionship,» said Gregory Castle, chief executive officer of Best Friends
Animal Society.
They also play
with the
animals, provide
companionship, and observe behavioral changes that could indicate illness or injury.
All
animals must be provided
with adequate food, water, shelter, exercise, veterinary care, and
companionship.
The Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines service
animals as ``... any... dog (or miniature horse) individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual
with a disability... The crime deterrent effects of an
animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well - being, comfort, or
companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.»