Pet Therapy: Animals as healers

We can’t help but smile when our dogs cuddle up next to us on the couch, or when our cats crawl into our lap and give us those playful, wet, kitten kisses! But, did you know just being around a pet is scientifically proven to have physical and mental health benefits in people?

Therapy animals can help people with disabilities cope with severe health issues and provides companionship.

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