A Special Bond

"The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors essential to the health and well being of both.  This includes, among other things, emotional, psychological, and physical interactions of people animals, and the environment." 

- American Veterinary 

Medical Association (AVMA)

The AVMA recognizes: 

• the existence of the human-animal bond and its importance to client & community health
• that the human-animal bond has existed for thousands of years 
• that the human-animal bond has a major significance for veterinary medicine, because, as veterinary medicine serves society, it fulfills both human and animal needs