As a mom of five, I have seen animals used to help people. The tests show that animals help people:
- be healthy and happy
- lower their heart rate
- help heal faster
- have hope and comfort
- predict seizures.
Many animals can be used in animal-assisted therapy. Dogs and cats are common. Horses, goats, and dolphins are used too.
They are used in nursing homes. Schools and doctors use them too. The army and firemen work with dogs. Animals work with people who have cancer as well.
For more information, please see:
Pet Therapy: How Animals And Humans Heal Each Other