People and Their Companion Animals And Why It Takes Two To Tango
Companion animals are not necessarily the same as assistive animals, but their ability to help humans is still critical. Companion animals are not trained to help the blind, but they are one radically important form of psychological support. During the...
How to Ask your Doctor for a Companion Animal Letter
Recognizing that a companion animal would greatly help with a disability can be both a happy and terrifying moment. It's always great to find a beneficial source of support for someone with a disorder but it can be difficult to have the courage to bring the subject up...
Companion Animals for Seniors
Companion animals are becoming a widely-recognized way to bring comfort and health to an elderly person. Companion animals are able to provide lonely seniors with companionship, especially when they have little or no family to spend time with. There are a...
Why are Companion Animals So Important?
Our furry friends make our lives more interesting and worth living. Nonetheless, having the right pet and treating him/her right is the right decision that a person makes. The question that rings in many people’s minds are why they need to have pets around...
Companion Animals on the Road
Everyone loves having a travel buddy, right? Some love traveling with their best friends, others love traveling in a car packed full of family, and then there are loyal pet owners. Pet owners love having their pets along with them on the road. So, is it...
How Pandemic Pets Are Adjusting to New Routines
Everyone's lives have been upended because of the global pandemic. Many are spending more time at home, whether it's due to remote work or caring for kids doing virtual learning. Outside the home, social distancing and masks are the norm in many areas. Most...
Companion Animals on College Campuses
Companion animals are allowed on college campuses. This means that many college students spend their days surrounded by cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, fish tanks, and pot plants. Pets are popular with students for several reasons. Some people are companions that...
The Health Benefits of Owning a Companion Animal
People have been keeping pets for years. However, not all pets are considered "pets." A companion animal is any animal that provides a benefit or aid to their owner, other than food. In recent times, the increased popularity of these animals has sparked...
Ways to Serve Your Local Animal Humane League
It is an honorable thing to want to serve your community. One such way that people serve their community is through getting involved with animal humane leagues. Many people may not realize the great number of ways you can serve your local animal humane league, many of which are listed below.