Human-animal bond interactions can provide many of the following benefits to adults and children in a variety of human care facilities.
- Empathy which is identifying with and understanding the feelings and motives of another person
- Outward focus is bringing individuals out of themselves
- Nurturing is promoting the growth and development of another person
- Rapport is a relationship of mutual trust or a feeling of connection or bonding
- Acceptance is a favorable reception or approval
- Entertainment at a minimum, the presence of an animal can be very entertaining
- Socialization is the seeking out or enjoyin the company of others
- Mental Stimulation occurs because of increased communication with other people, sharing lives, memories and the entertainment provided by the animal
- Physical contact and touch is very important. Having an animal to hold, hug, and touch can make a world of difference to a person's state of mind.
- Physiological benefits are the positive effects with an animal visit on the basic functioning of the entire body.
- That Something More could be when people are with animals, some feel a spiritual fulfillment or a sense of oneness with life and nature
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Miss Drew and Corky Joe are registered with Pet Partners, former Delta Society. Both dogs take turns visiting at Denver Health Medical Center, Life Care Center of Littleton, Craig Rehab Hospital, and also a group home for brain injured clients. Their love shines brightly in the snuggling and enjoying everyones' company. http://www.petpartners.org/
Each dog in their own way is enjoying the moment, older client or young client.
