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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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On the other hand, kids that don’t get the experience of having a pet early may become afraid of animals, especially if their parents don’t particularly care for animals. Many mutts you can get from the pound or animal shelter make terrific pets. I strongly encourage people to adopt pound and shelter animals.

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A Trip to an Animal Lab

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They did not experiment on primates (I asked!), but did experiment on mice and guinea pigs. Interesting that many of the grants this place gets specifically say they can't experiment on any domesticated animals (cats and dogs I guess.). It reminded me of an adoption poster at the animal shelter. It was a jarring moment.

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Rescue for the rescuer.

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Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Emotional Exhaustion these are all familiar topics to those of us who spend our time helping animals. One day about 10 years ago, I was in the process of transporting quite a few dogs to a rescue from a high kill shelter. They shared with me that they have the ability to sense our emotions and feelings.

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How Pets Can Improve Your Health

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While people with dogs often experience the greatest health benefits, a pet doesn’t necessarily have to be a dog or a cat. Many also learn responsibility, compassion, and empathy from having pets. Playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax. Staying connected.

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