by Kimberly Morin

Created on: October 30, 2008

A pet's love is so unconditional and their eagerness to please has no strings attached. With a love so pure, pets touch the lives of so many individuals. Their hearts of gold bring a ray of hope to any day and brighten the world in every way!

Bringing pets to nursing homes invites a world of happiness and will comfort the hearts of many people. Individuals will be able to pet the animals and feel their soft fur. When small pets sit on the laps of the patients and larger pets sit by their side, the joy these animals bring will brighten up their day. As the animals cuddle with the patients, there is an instant connection between the two that will never be forgotten. The bond they will share will give them memories to last a lifetime.

These pets act as therapy animals as they light up one's life and give individuals something to look forward to. With their calm, soothing affect, patients will feel a sense of relaxation and contentment. Pets are always wanting to share their love and devotion and as humans we so willingly accept it. The joy pets bring to people is so wonderful. My grandmother is currently in a nursing home and she looks forward to the therapy dog coming to see her. Her face lights up with excitement and she comes to life like never before. It is such good therapy for her and certainly the best form of healing treatment around! Every nursing home should have this program as the opportunity for natural improvement would benefit many individuals. The healing therapy these pets bring gives people a reason to get up and thrive. They will bring encouragement and motivation as they share their devotion with so many people. The smiles and laughter will live on forever as these pets continue to brighten lives. The world needs therapy pets in nursing homes as a way of life, for their love so powerful it can do wonders!

Therapy pets are so admirable for their way of healing is remarkable. There is nothing better then touching lives so deserving of happiness. To enhance one's smile so it glows and to give someone a reason to care and feel important, makes life worth while. Through life's magic ride, one thing we can always count on is our pets. Life is a wonderful thing and when we can share it with animals, we know we are living life to the fullest. Our hearts will be filled with joy and contentment knowing that there are therapy pets traveling to nursing homes and making the world a happier place!

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