As I'm typing this, my dog is awaiting her afternoon walk.

As anyone who's had the pleasure of sharing space with an animal knows, the bond between people and critters can be very special, very powerful, and very healing.

In this episode, Audiotocracy CEO Shannon Perry talks with Elisabeth Van Every of Pet Partners on how animals can help us lead happier, healthier lives, even if we can't have a critter in our home.

Have a listen, then visit PetPartners.org to learn more about the amazing work these therapy pairs do. 

Resources mentioned:

https://therapyanimalstandards.org/ Dr. Aubrey Fine:  http://www.aubreyhfine.com/ Andrea Beetz