studies were reported of animals facilitating therapy with children and senior citizens. In our own time the urban population's often unsatisfied need for intimacy, and contact with nature may reflect the great increase in pet ownership. According to the article Live Longer- Own a Pet, no author, stated "the US Department of Health concluded that pets increased the survival rate of heart attack victims. The study revealed that 28% of heart patients with pets survived serious heart attacks, compared
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Topic Pet ownership and its benefits Research question: Are there any benefits to owning a pet? Thesis Statement Research suggests that owning a pet is beneficial because it helps alleviate depression, reduces anxiety, reduces stress and promotes interpersonal interaction with others. References Reference #1 Moore, A. (2002). Get a Pet-Doctor's Orders http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/happy-health-benefits-adopting-pet This article explains why some doctors are now
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their pet, it truly has a much deeper meaning. Very few people know the true impact that dogs, and animals in general, have on individuals who suffer from mental disorders. Especially those who suffer from an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These amazing individuals benefit greatly from the presence of a canine, sparking numerous research efforts to determine whether or not animal assisted therapy is a viable option for treating the condition. With that being said, animal-assisted therapy helps
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post it in a place where every employee can see it. I would also give each employee a hard copy so there would be no way they could say that they didn’t know about the policy. This policy would state that the company only allows social, service and therapy dogs only to those that have a disability or behavioral
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own health and the type of diet they are consuming and it was natural that I one point they become concerned about what their dogs were eating. Pet owners are willing to spend a significant amount of money for the benefit of their pets who is often considered a member of a family. That is why the dog food manufacturers responded by creating more quality pet food that is often estimated to be similar in quality as the human food. Many owners have become more concerned about the ingredients used in dog
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Feline Elimination Issues Inappropriate elimination of urine or feces is the most common reason why feline companions are relinquished to the animal shelter each year (Bassert 161). Feline elimination issues, also known as house-soiling, are described as the inappropriate behavior or act of expelling urine or feces outside of the cat’s normal area which is primarily their litter box, in locations unacceptable to the owner (Carney, et al. 580). When a cat exhibits these behaviors the cause is often
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Burkhard Bilger the author of “The last meow” suggests that we love our pets too much; I agree with this statement. The reason I agree with the statement that we love our pets too much it because, of my personal experience with pets and the information provided in Biligers story confirms it. Bilger stated “Clearly, our love affair with our pets has gotten out of control.” I agree with this statement for many reasons. In my opinion there are healthy human animal relationships and unhealthy
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FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT Super Dog’s Gym & Training Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Business Plan Presented to the Faculty of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, Manila ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science
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In the beginning of time dogs had been a man’s best friend, they were there to help in many different situations, even your pet today could have done something before time. Dogs has in a way revolutionized the way they were used in workplaces. The biggest known job that a dog had was when they were put into groups and had to pull a sled across a trail to their destination which is also known as the sled dog. Each breed had their own specialized job to add into that basically every dog served its
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spent about 30 minutes a day with Marvin. He would usually show up right around dinner time. He always knew where he could find me, and when he did, he would come over and jump into my lap and lay down. He would sit with me for a while and I would pet him and talk to him about my day. Some of the people I worked with would come by and tell me that I was crazy for touching a stray cat in the middle of Iraq. “He might have a disease,” they would say. I didn’t care what they said, Marvin was important
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