The Human-Companion Animal Bond Flashcards
1
Q
What is the human-companion animal bond?
A
A mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and other animals
2
Q
What are the reasons for pet keeping?
A
- Companionship
- Child/partner replacement
- Protection
- Status
- Influencing
- Rescue them
- Hoarding
- Money making
- Sporting
3
Q
What are working animals used for?
A
- Police
- Search and rescue
- Sniffer
- Security
- Medical detection/response
- Guide and hearing
- Therapy
4
Q
How do pets benefit humans?
A
- Improves health
- Positive impact on the lonely, emotionally or physically impaired
- Companion for the sick
5
Q
How do pets benefit children?
A
- Security and self-esteem
- Facilitate play, exploration and independence
- Facilitate an understanding of life events
- Promote responsibility, nurturing, loyalty, empathy, sharing, and unconditional love
6
Q
How do pets benefit children in the classroom?
A
- Motivate students
- Improves behaviour
- provide care-giving opportunities good for psychological development
7
Q
How do pets benefit the elderly?
A
- Companionship and support through bereavement
- Increases level of activity
- Improves person-to-person interactions
