The healing power of pets

By Dr Bronwyn Orr
Updated April 16 2018 - 12:09am, first published April 15 2018 - 11:43pm
BEST FRIENDS: Children with pets may learn to be more empathic as they are taught to be gentle with animals.
BEST FRIENDS: Children with pets may learn to be more empathic as they are taught to be gentle with animals.

To those fortunate to have the companionship of a furry or feathered friend, it may come as no surprise that the relationship is beneficial both for the pet and for the owner.

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