Community people-pet programs that work.
Abstract: Excellent models exist for people-pet programs in institutions and in the community. Veterinarians should assess the needs of their local communities and adapt a model program to fit these needs.
Publication Date: 1985-03-01 PubMed ID: 3872513DOI: 10.1016/s0195-5616(85)50304-6Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research explores effective models of people-pet programs in institutions and communities, and suggests veterinarians should tailor these models to meet local needs.
Overview of the Study
- The research primarily focuses on the existing models of people-pet programs within various institutional setups and community structures.
- The aim of the study was to recognize and underpin the success of these models and how they deliver positive results in different environments.
- The research also argues for active involvement of veterinarians in not only understanding these models but also modifying them to tailor the specific needs of their local communities.
People-Pet Programs
- These programs have been recognized in recent years for their immense contribution to human mental, emotional, and physical health.
- They exist in different variants and models, depending on the type of institution or the community they are being operated within.
- They involve a wide variety of activities ranging from animal-assisted therapies, pet adoption initiatives, pet education programs, to community outreach and awareness campaigns.
Role of Veterinarians
- The research emphasizes that veterinarians can and should play an instrumental role in establishing and enhancing people-pet programs.
- Veterinarians, due to their understanding of animals and their behavior, can assess and adapt these people-pet program models to make them more efficient and effective in their local communities.
- This could involve making adjustments to the model or identifying unique needs and opportunities within the community that the pet program can successfully address.
Future Implications
- By successfully assessing and adapting people-pet programs, veterinarians can actively contribute to improving public health outcomes in their communities.
- The research implies that by doing so, veterinarians can position themselves as crucial contributors to not only animal health but also broader public health and community well-being.
Cite This Article
APA
Hines LM.
(1985).
Community people-pet programs that work.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract, 15(2), 319-332.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0195-5616(85)50304-6 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animal Husbandry
- Animals
- Child
- Child, Hospitalized / psychology
- Curriculum
- Dogs
- Horses
- Human-Animal Bond
- Humans
- Nursing Homes
- Object Attachment
- Prisoners / psychology
- Therapeutics
- Volunteers
Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Fraser AF. Role of veterinarians in the senior citizen-animal bond.. Can Vet J 1989 Jul;30(7):562-5.
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