Mutual rescue how adopting a homeless animal can save you, too
A moving and scientific look at the curative powers--both physical and mental--of rescuing a shelter animal, by the president of Humane Society Silicon Valley. MUTUAL RESCUE profiles the transformational impact that shelter pets have on humans, exploring the emotional, physical, and spiritual gifts...
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New York :
Grand Central Life & Style,
2019.
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| Edition: | First hardcover edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Heart. Finding courage: pets as secure bases and safe havens
- Building trust: animals and the biochemistry of bonding
- Coping with grief: fur as a source of comfort and solace
- Flourishing after sorrow: four-legged support for post-traumatic growth
- Body. Vitalizing physical health: the effect of wags and whiskers on physiology
- Embracing joy: Animals' playful companionship transforms loneliness
- Overcoming illness or injury: the role of pets in persevering through physical challenges
- Recovering from addiction: the stabilizing power of furry acceptance
- Mind. Cultivating grit: pets as source of strength and resilience
- Supporting mental and emotional well-being: paws anchor us in the present
- Fostering children's development: animals' impact on autism, reading skills, and cognitive growth
- Connection. Enriching relationships: pets bind us together
- Beyond cats and dogs: appreciating the natural world and all the creatures in it
- Discovering purpose: what animals can teach us about meaning, love, and faith.
