what is pet therapy?

people often talk about a friend or family member having an "obsession" with basketball, movies, or a particular celebrity. in these cases, the person enjoys the subject and spends many pleasurable hours engaged in their chosen activity. i call this passion or fondness. more often than not these activities do the person more favor than harm. such fondness could be - whether the person is aware of it or not - a form of therapy. and taking care of pets is a form of therapy!