About AARC: Animal Care & Self-Esteem

It is well-documented that animals of a variety of domestic species have a range of positive effects. These effects include:

fostering socialization
increasing a withdrawn person's responsiveness and animation
giving pleasure
enhancing morale
fulfilling needs to nurture and be nurtured
enhancing the treatment setting
reducing dependence on psychotropic medications
helping to keep individuals in touch with reality by providing forms of sensory stimulation.