The Human-Animal Bond and Its Impact on Public Health

Compose an essay that gives a review of the following
information:

1. The history of animal-assisted therapy;
2. Health benefits (physical, physiological, and psychological) of animal companionship and
   animal-assisted therapy;
3. Populations which can especially benefit from animal-assisted therapy (who and why)
4. Successful animal-assisted therapy programs in the United States (discuss three programs)
   pertaining to canine and equine therapy;
5. Types of animals that are used in animal-assisted therapy, including temperaments that are
   needed for each type of animal to be a successful therapy animal;
6. Ethical issues that are addressed for professionals, participants, and animals.
7. Discuss a specific area of interest for you in animal-assisted therapy. Explain your area of
   interest, why it is of interest to you, what populations can benefit from your area of interest,
   and in what ways populations can benefit from your specific area of interest.

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