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 * 1) What/how do animals contribute to humans?
 * 1) Health Benefits of Animals
 * 2) Pet Partners
 * 3) [|Health Benefits of Animals - Pet Partners]
 * 4) Regular website on May 25th, 2014
 * 5) **Subject**: the bond between humans and animals, the health benefits of animals with people of all ages
 * Occasion**: people being unaware of the positive impact of animals on the human race
 * Audience**: anyone looking to get a pet, people who would like to be educated on health benefits associated with animals
 * Purpose**: to inform people who may be looking into pet therapy, to encourage people to have pets, to educate people on the benefits of animals
 * Speaker**: Pet Partners organization
 * Tone**: informative, warm, friendly

7. This site informs people about therapy animals as well as the overwhelming benefits of owning pets for children, adults, seniors and families in general. This source provides outside articles concerning the advantages of pets and relationships between animals and humans. 8. Therapy animals have the amazing ability to help people of all ages. 9. I firmly believe in animal therapy and was persuaded by the author. The articles also added credibility to the source since it gave further warrant the the author's claim. 10. "Pet Partners is the best resource for all things related to animals helping people. Did you know that animals like dogs, cats, miniature horses, guinea pigs, dolphins and even llamas have therapeutic effects on people?"

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 * "Owning a pet enhances a child’s self-esteem.
 * Having pets teaches children responsibility and respect towards other living beings.
 * Children owning a pet are more involved in activities such as sports, hobbies, clubs or chores.
 * Having an animal during therapy sessions or other animal-assisted activities/treatment shows significant improvements in the treatment procedures of a child suffering from an ailment."

"According to the **American Time Use Survey ** (2007), most employed people spend about 7.6 hours working on their normal working days. With such busy work routines, spending some playful time with your pets can help you reduce blood pressure and lower your anxiety and stress levels. Adults who don’t have kids can also learn the skills of nurturing and parenthood when a pet enters their lives. Studies also reflect the significant improvement that occurs among patients when pets are included during therapy sessions."