So, it is only fair to keep them safe, healthy, and happy too. Sadly, some companion animals are victims of cruelty and neglect. If you witness animal abuse, here are some tips on how individuals can safely report it. Law enforcement officials and social service agencies have a reporting role to play as well. It is important also to know that abuse of animals is often associated with domestic violence against people, and recognizing this link can lead to quicker and more effective intervention.
Companion horses may fall victim to another sort of abuse, when they are transported under inhumane conditions to be callously slaughtered outside the country. And remember: When acquiring a pet, consider the source. Puppy mills and kitten mills churn out expensive purebreds while keeping their breeding animals confined in squalid conditions.
Read on to learn about the benefits Pets for Vets companion animals give their Veterans and Veterans give their animals every day. It can be tough for Veterans to make these important connections but Pets for Vets skilled animal companions motivate their owners to rejoin society and transition back into civilian life. Dogs are especially good at this.
Just by going on daily walks, Veterans are more likely to meet and engage with others thanks to the built-in conversation starter of their four-legged sidekick. Pets never judge, instead, offering only unconditional love, support and a feeling of safety.
For Veterans, the knowledge that their animal companion is always there for them can help reduce hypervigilance, depression, anxiety and nightmares. Pets can even help bring the Veteran back to the present during a flashback just by moving, barking or nudging with a paw. For the animals, having a routine and a human they trust gives them a sense of belonging and security they may have not had before.
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As well as reducing anxiety and increasing levels of trust, spending time with pups contributes to our health and happiness — making us feel better about who we are. But dogs always make us feel better than good enough," Emma tells us.
My boys know their impact on other people because they know their impact on animals. They know that if they treat the animals well, they will be treated with lots of connection back. Emma adds: "In the study, many young people said that when they're struggling with their mental wellbeing one of the first things they do is talk to their animals. If you have depression, you need something that will give you a sense of self-value — you don't have that yourself when you're depressed.
Dogs will instantly make you feel like you are everything to them — and you always are. Do you ever have those days when you're just not in the mood for a walk? Maybe it's pouring it down with rain; perhaps you've had a tricky morning; or maybe you're just lacking in motivation. Whatever the reason may be, it's our dogs who will keep us going — they'll get us out of the house when nothing else will.
As well as this, it also gets you outside and exercising.
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