Being around pets has a positive and growthful impact on children!

It can teach them a lot of interpersonal skills such as (empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence), which will in-turn teaches how to treat and behave around their fellow human being, and it also allows them to feel closer to nature.

There are scientific studies that show the benefits of experiencing animal interactions:

– Stimulates children’s senses, thus learning.

–  Helps develop responsible behaviour in the children who care for the animals.

– Provides a connection to nature.

– Can teach respect for other living things.

– Can actually improve children’s social interaction, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase motivation and learning.