What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
Animals and pets have long being thought to bring out the best in us. Guide dogs have been and used for years to assist the blind giving them mobility. Now in Australia and abroad some mental health professionals are using animals as part of their therapy. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) involves the use of animals as a form…
How Pets Can Help Children Develop In Key Areas
According to the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne approximately 80% of Australians have or have owned a pet at some stage during their lifetime. Children can gain benefits that go beyond the physical when caring for animals aiding with development in confidence and self esteem. Pets allow us to make emotional connections. Especially in the case…
