Pets are always regarded as the next best man’s companions and of course they can change a lot of things in person’s life. But how they can change people? Animals have been a source of help and comfort to humans since history began and we have known for years that animals make people gentler and more relaxed. Pets can have a positive effect on our emotional well-being. It is true that having a pet at home doesn’t mean longer lifespan but animals can make our life more colorful and more interesting. It is pleasant to know that you have devoted friend. Pets deserve a lot of attention especially dogs and cats as they tend to get emotionally connected with their owner. One has to devote time from their daily schedules to keep their pets happy. Pets as many people do not know can easily identify their owners and their respective touch. They change their body direction to soothe and make themselves comfortable while cuddling in the arms of their owners. Today, there are many pets. And they generally become an integral part of our life. More over animals are not only our good friends but also they can be perfect doctors. It is true that pet therapy is now being widely used and it is not a new idea. Today there are many pet therapy societies. This kind of treatment designed to stimulate people who are withdrawn or uncommunicative. It has given difficult children, lonely old people and even anti-social prisoners a completely new look on life. Such kind of therapy can help people who have lost an animal companion and are in need of support. More over animals can help us to cope not only with the problems of depression and loneliness but also with health problems. And I want to say about dolphin-child therapy. Dolphins can help children to cope with various development, physical and emotional disabilities. The therapy program includes many educational and motivational activities. "Swimming with dolphins is so much fun that this company uses it to motivate disabled kids to work on a variety of skills. For every task a child masters, he or she gets to pet, stroke or swim with one of five dolphins and a therapist in an enclosed lagoon. Swimming with dolphins feels magical by anyone’s account. For children, it goes beyond their wildest imagination". And of course animal’s therapy successfully works. Animals can heal us. But it is also necessary to look more into the problem of cruelty to animals. It is true animals do not receive the same kind of attitude from people. Animal cruelty is a disturbing problem that still occurs today and is evident in many forms. For example it is well known that about 70 million animals are killed in laboratories every year. And purchasing cosmetics from companies who specify no animal testing is one small step that can be taken to prevent animal cruelty. Hunting is another unnecessary method of animal cruelty. And first of all we speak about hunting of exotic and rare wild animals such as elephants, tigers, leopards and etc. But in many countries people try to struggle with such unpleasant phenomenon. People organize different funds for animals. And I think it is high time to change our minds towards animals and give them our love and care.
