Do some animals have the ability to heal humans? That question has long been debated. For the Egyptians, the answer, at least when it came to cats, was a resounding "yes." In addition to worshiping them, they believed cats had the ability to cure human illness. Today, many pet owners will attest to the healing abilities of their animals. Some believe the simple purr of a cat or the ready companionship of a dog to have healing properties. Increasingly, science and medicine are more receptive to the possibility that the human-animal bond can not only heal us, but keep us healthier. A wide range of animals, such as dogs, cats, dolphins, and horses are now commonly used for a variety of therapies.including dementia, autism, and depression. Do you believe animals can help humans heal from illness? Have you ever had an experience in which an animal helped you to feel better?
Include at least two of the following in your discussion:
- "The Healing Power of the Human-Animal Connection" (American Journal of Critical Care)
- "Pet Therapy: How Animals and Humans Heal Each Other" (NPR)
- "The Healing Power of Dogs" (National Geographic)
- "Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks: Why Pet Therapy Continues to Work" (WGN-TV)
- "The Healing Power of Animals" (Huffington Post)
- "Daisy, the Dog Who's Sniffed Out Over 500 Cases of Cancer" (Daily Mirror)
Required:
- MLA Style
- Two full pages in length
- Works cited page
Due: Week of Mo 3.2
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