Pet therapy

Pets bring tremendous acceptance and love. Pets don't care how we look or even how we act; they love us unconditionally. Pets pays little attention to age or physical ability, but accepts people as they are.

Scientific research has shown that interaction with animals can significantly improve peoples' physical and emotional health.

For people who are in difficult life situations, pets can be of special benefit. Pets can offer entertainment, or a welcome distraction from pain and infirmity.

Petting encourages use of hands and arms, stretching and turning. Stroking a dog or cat can reduce a person's blood pressure.

Pets can often reach people when human relationships may be difficult. Pets can help people feel less lonely, and less depressed. People often talk to their pets, and share with them their thoughts and feelings and memories