Therapeutic benefits of the human-animal bond

ScienceDaily (2009-11-30) -- A pet owner knows the enormous joy and comfort that an animal can provide, especially in troubled times. Most pets are considered important members of the family and irreplaceable companions. A growing body of research now documents the value of the human-animal bond in child development, elderly care, mental illness, physical impairment, dementia, abuse and trauma recovery, and the rehabilitation of incarcerated youth and adults.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091130121441.htm

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