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PETS & CHILDREN

Children love their pets. It is easy for children to grasp the idea of owning a new pet, but it is entirely up to the parents to make sure the experience is a positive one, and the pets receive the care they need for their entire lives.

The guidance from parents on how one cares and interacts with pets, are important. When children show respect towards their pets, the pets too will trust the child and be calm.

The payoff of sharing your home and life is the unconditional love a well-cared-for pet gives, it is well worth it. Here are some of the benefits:

* Children who grow up in homes with pets have less risk of developing common allergies and asthma.

* Playing with dogs may help lower blood pressure.

* Kids with pets get outside more – to go for walks, run and play – and enjoy all the associated health benefits.

* Pet owners require fewer doctor’s visits.

* Emerging readers often feel more comfortable reading aloud to a pet.

* Nurturing a pet is an acceptable way for boys to “parent play”�to practice being caregivers.

* Feeding and caring for a pet encourages childhood responsibility.

* Children with pets display improved impulse control, social skills and self-esteem.

* Sharing the love and care of a family pet forges an additional common bond among siblings.

* Cuddling a pet reduces stress, loneliness and anxiety.

Photo credit: Thanks to Husnul Khatimah Jane for allowing us to share her picture of her daughter with their cat, adopted from our shelter 6years ago.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/SarawakSPCA/photos/a.176524749431.1..

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The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals believes that animals, as living creatures, have value beyond economic measurement, and are entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection. The Sarawak SPCA's mission is to act as an advocate on behalf of animals and as an enforcer of their rights; to provide for the well-being of the animals of the State of Sarawak who are abandoned, injured, subjected to unfair or cruel treatment, or otherwise in need; to cultivate in the people of our community an awareness of the animals whose world we share; to promote a bond of mutual assistance between people and animals; and to instill respect for and appreciation of all living things.

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