Living with Animals

August 7, 2020 / Individual Action,Lifestyle Action,Taking Action / No Comments 0

• animals
• bonding with animals
• human-animal interaction
• humans and pets
• pet parents
• pets

Research has shown that there are profound mutual benefits from the human-animal interaction that include mental and physical well-being (McCune et al, 2014). Let’s explore the various aspects of these bonds together! Ready, Steady, Go!

This week, we invite you to simply reflect on how we choose to live with animals. How do you feel about animals living with humans? Think dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, hamsters, turtles, pigs, rats, snakes, lizards, gerbils, and more! Would you agree with the research presented that the benefit is mutual? Who among you decided to start living with an animal during the COVID-19 shutdown and why? 

About Meena Nair, MPH, MS, RN

Meena was born and raised in the East Bay Area in California. She has worked in primary care for the last 5 years. Trained in public health, she is passionate about the overlap between health, wealth, and education from a sociocultural context.