The Human-Companion Animal Bond Flashcards

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Q

What is the human-companion animal bond?

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A mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and other animals

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What are the reasons for pet keeping?

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  • Companionship
  • Child/partner replacement
  • Protection
  • Status
  • Influencing
  • Rescue them
  • Hoarding
  • Money making
  • Sporting
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What are working animals used for?

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  • Police
  • Search and rescue
  • Sniffer
  • Security
  • Medical detection/response
  • Guide and hearing
  • Therapy
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How do pets benefit humans?

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  • Improves health
  • Positive impact on the lonely, emotionally or physically impaired
  • Companion for the sick
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How do pets benefit children?

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  • Security and self-esteem
  • Facilitate play, exploration and independence
  • Facilitate an understanding of life events
  • Promote responsibility, nurturing, loyalty, empathy, sharing, and unconditional love
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How do pets benefit children in the classroom?

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  • Motivate students
  • Improves behaviour
  • provide care-giving opportunities good for psychological development
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How do pets benefit the elderly?

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  • Companionship and support through bereavement
  • Increases level of activity
  • Improves person-to-person interactions
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