Animal-assisted therapy is basically what it sounds like: patients seek comfort and psychological aid from endearing‚ devoted pets. Of course‚ there is more to it than that. Centuries of extensive studies and research have supported the positive effects of animal therapy. By lowering depression and anxiety levels‚ this form of treatment‚ or even simply owning a pet‚ can calm a patient in the uneasy hospital atmosphere‚ and reduce stress for those with mental disorders in their everyday lives (Rathsam
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it’s events a smooth-running organization. Without all of your support‚ the Charleston Animal Society would not be as successful as it is today. I would like to thank the people who have adopted animals from the Society‚ and those that have fostered pets so that we could have more room for other animals in the shelter. Every year‚ millions of animals are taken to shelters all over America. Homeless animals outnumber homeless people at least 5 to 1. Four million animals are euthanized each year due
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kind of a person you are. The dog is not judging you.” If you own any type of pet‚ you know that any kind of pet can be either very difficult to take care of and very annoying‚ or a pet can be a very understanding and loyal companion. When Mrs. Clay brought her pet dog‚ Monte‚ and hamster‚ Oreo‚ to class‚ it allowed our class to interact and connect with the animals. By being able to physically touch and interact with her pets‚ I am better able to gather an opinion about them. By comparing and contrasting
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A bored dog is one that gets into trouble easily. Of course he is only trying to have fun and does not know right from wrong. As a responsible pet parent‚ you need to help your dog engage in fun and safe activities. The dog is a family member and pet and most often looks to you for fun and comfort‚ love and attention. Whether you are home with him‚ or your dog is left alone‚ there are ways to keep your dog busy enough that he won’t resort to mischief. You need to provide activities that will enrich
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homeowners have outdoor storage areas‚ such as sheds‚ garages‚ barns‚ and bins. If things like pet food‚ horse feed‚ or any other type of food source is left in these places‚ raccoons will come searching for it. Leaving pet food and other edibles outside your home
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References: Albert A‚ Bulcroft K. 1987. Pets and urban life. Anthrozoös 1‚ 9–25. Anderson WP‚ Reid CM‚ Jennings GL. 1992. Pet ownership and risk factors for cardiovascular disease Ando T. 2001. Pets and the elderly. Japanese Journal of Gerontology 23‚ 25–30. (In Japanese) Ando T‚ Kodama Y Bowlby J. 1969. Attachment and Loss‚ Vol. I. Attachment. Basic Books‚ New York.
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Large dog vs. small dog Most people like having dogs as his or her pets. Dogs can be a very faithful and playful animal. Most dogs can be trained easily while others cannot‚ because all dogs have different personalities. However‚ large dogs can sometimes be a hand full to some people‚ while small dogs are much easier to handle. I have two small dogs and one large dog. Between my three dogs‚ they all have different personalities. Firstly‚ my large dog is a hand full compared to my small dogs. He
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We Should Adopt a Dog‚ Not to Buy One Each year‚ 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in The United States‚ simply because too many pets come into shelters and too few people consider adoption when looking for a pet. Accordantly with ASPCA Pet Statistics‚ the biggest decline in euthanized was in dogs (from 3.9 million to 3.3 million‚ in the last 5 years). Each year‚ approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized (670‚000 dogs and 860‚000 cats). The number of dogs and cats
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Another Chance I believe that everyone deserves the chance to love and care for a pet in some way. My family adopted our very first pet‚ a five-year old half golden retriever and half Australian Sheppard dog named Chance. As long as I can remember my brother‚ sisters and I have always wanted a pet. I can remember every moment of it like it was the other day; the day after Christmas my parents surprised us all with a dog they had saved from being put to sleep. The moment Chance walked into our
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see these dogs as a pay check‚ but people across the world who have had the privelage of being a Great Dane’s best friend disagree. As a matter of fact‚ anybody who has owned a pet of any kind would say that looks do not matter in the slightest. Whether a dog has AKC-desired markings or not‚ each owner finds their pet to be the most adorable thing on the planet. Why is it acceptable for people to continually breed defected dogs in the hope that one out of seven will turn out correct? Although
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