For many of us, pets are family. They greet us at the door, comfort us when we are sad and offer love without judgment.
As a mental health clinician specializing in animal-assisted therapy, I have witnessed the deep, healing bonds that can exist between humans and their animals. Companion animals are more than just pets. They often serve as family, as emotional support and at times as the only source of wholehearted love in a person’s life.
