Paws That Connect The Humane Bond Between Animals And Humans

Ancient peoples valued the profound connections between humans and animals.

— scientific evidence from different disciplines, including psychology, sociology and animal welfare, shows that the relationship between humans and animals is complex, multifaceted, ambivalent and even paradoxical, with different consequences for animals and humans [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ].

And they give strength and comfort to their owners as emotional support animals.

The connection between humans and animals is a timeless bond that offers profound benefits, particularly when it comes to mental health.

They bring joy to residents on their visits to nursing homes.

This is particularly the case in the western world.

Dog paws with a spot in the form of heart and human hand close up, top

They guide their blind or visually impaired owners safely through their surroundings.

Psychological/emotional health, and participation in social, work, and school activities outside the home.

— empathy, attachment and anthropomorphism are human psychological mechanisms that are considered relevant for positive and healthy relationships with animals, but when dysfunctional or pathological determine physical or psychological suffering, or both, in animals as occurs in animal hoarding.