Besides being funny and giving a sense of companionship, owning a pet in your household
could have some magical influences on its owners' health. A pet will help to reduce anxiety …

Dog ownership is believed to benefit owner wellbeing but, contrary to popular belief, there is
limited evidence to suggest that simply owning a dog is associated with improved mental …

Contact with animals has been increasingly recognized as being beneficial to mental health
and wellbeing due to their therapeutic function, with “animal-assisted therapies” gaining in …

This critical commentary presents a selected overview of conceptual, theoretical and
methodological trajectories in leisure and health. It includes critical scholarship about the …

Simple Summary Although animals are being employed for a growing number of roles to
support people, the terms used to describe those animals (eg,“therapy animal” and …

Pets are often regarded as family members in US households, but are rarely examined as a
source of support for individuals who are suicidal. As suicide rates increase, all potential …

Research has reported on positive aspects of pet guardianship to reduce physical and
mental health issues in older adults (over the age of 65 years). There is, however, a need to …

Pets often factor in older adults' health behaviors and decisions. However, the degree to
which issues related to pet ownership are encountered or addressed by professionals …

This study explores the challenges facing a pilot project aiming to foster homeless cats in an
Australian residential aged care facility. The global COVID-19 pandemic stalled the project …

A growing body of evidence has provided support for the beneficial impact of human-animal
interactions on a range of biological, social, and psychological outcomes for humans; …