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One would think that if the pet had a close connection to a person, and that person has passed away that someone who misses the person that has passed may use the pet to help with the loss. The main character’s

As you look at the text of “A Change of Heart about Animals,” answer and then discuss the following questions:

In the autobiography “My Story” by Temple Grandin, it talks a lot about her life at the boarding school she went to. Through living with animals we can learn just how comforting they can be, “ Teasing hurts. The kids would tease me… My new school solved that problem. The school had a stable and horses for the kids to ride.” (Grandin) Showing that the animals helped her feel better and they were there when spree kids teased her. Another quote is from “Saying Goodbye to a Faithful Pal where it talks about a guy saying goodbye to his dog and his most treasured companion.

     The last decade of the twentieth century in America saw a rise in programs for human’s “self betterment.” A popular form of betterment is that of the inner animal. Interest in Native American animal mysticism, vision quests, and totem animals have increased dramatically in the past few years. No forms of media have been spared; Calvin Klein’s supermodels come on during sitcom commercials to tell viewers they need to be a beast, or to get in touch with their animal within. In the last decade of the nineteenth century, however, animalism was viewed not as a method of self-improvement but as the reprehensible side of humanity that lingered beneath the surface, waiting for an

As a kid, I always loved animals. My first word was doggie, and there was a little, black toy poodle that lived near my childhood home. There was something about being around animals that drew me to them. It could be that I’m typically an introvert, and talking to an animal does not compare to that of a human being; they are a comfort to me, and I enjoy their company wholly. The first time I read about animals was in a book my Nana gave me called What’s a Dog For? by John Homans. The author told a tragic story of the moral issues and challenges of man’s best friend in our culture through a shelter dog named Stella. By this time, I knew the shocking truth about animal abuse in the world, especially through those painfully tear-jerking commercials. Nonetheless, this book encouraged me throughout my later school career to take advantage of every opportunity to help others who had the same determination in animal care as me, which started with shelters. While there, I not only came to see the joy in the dogs’ eyes when I went to see them but the need

While the concept of animals as companions to humans is ancient, it is only during the past thirty years or so that researchers have began to study the question of why humans keep pets. The term human-animal bond has come to represent endeavors in this area. The human-animal bond is defined by the American Veterinary Medical Association as a “mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and other animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well-being of both.” It has been proven that animals make a positive difference in people's lives. In fact, there are some individuals whom rely on

My new dog was staring blankly at me wondering when I would pick him up and take him home. I was at a ranch near Los Angeles, it was a humid day. The ranch had a large field and a small house probably enough for 3 people. The ranch smelled awful from all the animals and waste. Questions were racing through my mind. “ How would I know which one to pick?” “How would the dog react if I try to take him?” I thought about the questions my Mom would ask me if I chose one. “Are you sure that's the one you want?” “ There are many more to choose from.” We found the man that was keeping the puppies. He looked like he just got done working since he was covered in dirt head to toe.

Animal companionship is available through many choices and may include such examples as furry, four legged creatures or those that may slither and frighten even the most ardent animal lover. Still, the mutual bond that forms between owner and guardian transcends the daily duties associated with pet ownership. These emotional relationships are corroborated through personal stories and often presented in heartwarming movies and novels. Pet Friendly by Sue Pethick embodies one example by utilizing an encouraging theme to exemplify how pet ownership, including the rewarding aspect of adoption, has a magnitude of positive benefits on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the human companion.

According to the humane society in 2012 62% of American households have at least one pet. Pets are huge contributors to society, whether people notice it or not. They contribute by allowing their owners to live a better quality life. Pets can help with many aspects of mental health, physical health and even socially. It is no wonder why over half of the population has a least one pet. Yet there is still many people missing out on the marvelous experience of caring for a pet and also getting returns. Many people don’t realize that pets not only bring joy to humans, but can change a person’s day to day life style for the better.

I approached a particularly large puppy of the group with a felt blue collar, scooping him up into my arms. His paws were the size of his mother’s, he had definitely not grown into them yet. As we passed him around resembling the game hot potato, he snuggled into each of our arms. His dark eyes matched his nose, his curly, golden white coat framing them. But as we picked up the other puppies, my feelings weren’t as strong and true as they were when I was holding the fuzzy dog with the blue collar. My parents, my sister and I exchanged looks of agreement. This was the dog for our

In a perfect world, we would all spend each and every waking moment with our pets. Your job? Forget it. The rest of your family? They can take care of themselves. Your dog or cat gives you nothing but unconditional love, and the feeling is obviously mutual. But sadly, you can’t always be there with your beloved canine or feline companion.

In order to examine the benefits a companion animal can provide a child during their development, it is necessary to first outline those developmental processes that occur throughout the development stages. “Children have to master tasks concerning cognitive… social and emotional development. These tasks represent milestones in development” (Endenburg & Van Lith 2011, p. 208). Cognitive development refers to a broad range of processes that involve linguistic and perceptual operations; encompassing a child’s ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic (Weiner 1977, p. 87; Endenburg & Van Lith 2011, p. 209). Social-emotional development is greatly determined by levels of self-esteem, and consists of the child’s ability to create positive relationships, and to experience and express ideas, feelings and emotions while engaging with their environment (Weiner 1977, p. 88; Endenburg & Van Lith 2011, p. 209). These developmental processes are influenced by many variables; such as those within the child’s social network, and the functioning and style of parenting the child is exposed to (Hurley 2014; Endenburg & Van Lith 2011). Exploring the benefits of companion animals

Today, more than 50% of all U.S. households have a companion animal. Pets are more common in households with children, yet there are more pets than children in American households.1,2 While current research studies have shown that the mere presence of a pet can have a positive influence on the physical, social and psychological aspects of health, the use of animals as a therapeutic modality is often met with skepticism.1,2

When I was a child, I would like to see the animal world because of my curiosity, here are a lot of interesting things and pleasant scenery. As time went by, I did not dare to see it. No beautiful animals or charming scenery, some just bloody and cruel. When I see a cute little animals are lions and tigers eat, I feel very sad and very helpless, I want to protect them, but I can't change the rules of the natural law of the jungle. Gradually I found that there are many things in common with the animal

In life we all have something that has changed the way we perceive things. Most things that change a person’s perception happens to be an experience that they have gone thru and learned from. In my case it wasn’t necessarily an experience, it was a dog that changed my perception on life. My mind and heart was opened in a whole new way. I never thought I could love an animal just as much as I loved the people in my life. I always thought it was strange that pet owners loved and treated their pets the same way they treated their children. My perception on dogs or pets in general definitely changed. Throughout this paper you will see why I am a totally different person because of a dog that entered my life.