Latest / Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Why Pets Make Us More Human: A Conversation on Animal-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Aubrey Fine
Listen to this episode of Why Do Pets Matter for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Aubrey Fine, Professor Emeritus at California State Polytechnic University and an internationally recognized pioneer in animal-assisted therapy. Dr. Fine takes us on his journey from growing up in a pet-free home to becoming one of the foremost advocates for the human-animal bond, a path that began with an unexpected friendship with a gerbil named Sasha.
In this heartfelt discussion, Dr. Fine shares the therapeutic benefits of animals for children with learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD, while emphasizing…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.