Animals Help People
Animals are busy all over the world helping people, and here are just a few examples of how..
- Donkeys are busy visiting folk in residential homes, where they are providing cheer, joy and smiles to residents, their families and staff.
- A number of dogs and cats are helping stroke victims recover . The animals are working with physiotherapists and helping patients achieve small goals which are all part of a carefully planned programme to help people recover from their strokes.
- Assistance Dogs are doing wonderful work around the world, helping people with disabilities live more independently and enjoy more fulfilling lives. Two great examples are Canine Partners dogs Wesley & Ulli.
- Ponies are helping children with special needs gain in confidence and have lots of fun with Riding for the Disabled. They need volunteers!
- Llamas are giving people great memories (and exercise) as more and more of us take up the idea of a walk with a llama or a trek. It's a fun thing to do
- Highly trained monkeys are helping people with severe spinal cord injuries or mobility impairments by helping with daily activities. More...
- Horses are increasing acting as facilitators in the business world to help companies tap into their staff's potential and really make the most of their leadership, teamwork and creativity. (Check out the European Association for Horse Assisted Education.) And equine assisted learning is helping many people, too. More....
- In Asia, Dr Dog is making lots of people very happy as he visits elderly folk.
- Specially trained dogs are searching out missing people on the highlands and lowlands, mountains and valleys. They search for missing walkers, children, confused elderly people, climbers and victims of crime. Let's hear it for a dog's nose!
- In Italy, Newfoundlands and other dogs are doing beach rescues and even training to jump out of helicopters!
- Leisure - of course there are lots of us who enjoy being with animals for leisure. Llama walking, horse riding, strolling around nature reserves all contribute to our overall wellbeing and happiness. Find out how you can get active with animals
- Animals have helped out in times of war: pigeons carried messages in World War Two, for instance, while elephants, dogs, horses and even the ships cat all played their roles. Check out military dog Treo, who has just won the PDSA Dickin Medal for bravery for his work in Afghanistan
- The right sort of pet in the workplace helps reduce stress and absenteeism of staff and can even help boost wellbeing! PC Tizer was recruited from Cats Protection initally to help the British Transport Police in north London keep mice in their place, but PC Tizer quickly showed he was very adapt at helping his human colleagues de-stress and relax.
- Worldwide, animals help people earn a living, providing transport and labour. The work the Brooke is doing shows how animals help people - their owners - in many countries. The charity enables you to help people and animals at the same time.
- Find out how pets help people get over awkward moments, shyness & even help international politics!
- Of course, pets & animals help people worldwide contribute to our wellbeing every day. They help reduce loneliness and act as social catalysts, give us lots of love and welcomes as we come through the door. Bless them, one and all.
