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I believe that animals can be very therapeutic, not just for children but for the entire family. I will be concentrating on cats in this post, but any animal can be therapeutic. A few years ago, my daughters and I acquired three cats. We do not consider these cats pets. They are members of our family. They are very important to us, and are treated very well. Some would even claim that they are spoiled. Cats are wonderful creatures. They are both playful and very loving. They are also great for telling secrets to. My daughter Skye, before she moved, used to tell her cat everything. Like he was a person. She’d talk and talk, and he would stay near her because he loved the attention. She will be bringing me two more kittens when she comes down on Monday, and will be taking her own cat (Zander) back up north with her. She is very excited to be able to finally have him go live with her, as she moved last December. He misses her as well. I believe that the therapeutic advantages alone are good enough reason for each family to have a pet, but you have to match that pet to your household. If you are a family with a limited budget and limited time, a puppy is probably not the best choice for you. Also, small caged animals and fish do not generally have long lives, though their are likely exceptions to this. I suggest researching pets needs and life spans before adopting one. If you have pets, how about sharing your experiences with them. Shannon Comments2 Comments so far |
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