The students at the University of Minnesota say animals are therapists. PAWS, Pet Away Worry and Stress is a program that allows students and faculty to unwind by spending time with animals. Registered therapy dogs, rabbits and even a chicken are available for students to pet and play with.
“We know the connection when people are with animals helps lower their heart rate and their blood pressure … When you’re having fun, it’s hard to be stressed,” says Tanya Bailey, animals-assisted interaction program specialists.
We’ve had pets in the past and I enjoyed them. Well, most of them. We had a cock-a-too for a little while and that bird hated me and told me so by squawking every time I entered a room.
Do you have a pet?
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