PAWS NY in Animal Wellness for Human-Animal Bond Day

Today is International Human-Animal Bond Day, which is something we honor year-round here at PAWS NY.  In honor of this holiday, own Carrie Nydick Finch wrote a blog post on for the Animal Wellness website talking about the benefits of this bond, particularly for our furry friends.

A strong human-animal bond means that dogs and cats are well cared for. In fact, up to 85% of pet guardians consider their animal companions to be a member of the family. That translates to better care and increased spending on their health and well-being. In 2022, Americans spent a whopping $136.8 billion on their animal companions! They spent the money providing the best food, accommodations, and medical care.

Click here to read the full blog post on Animal Wellness!

Screenshot of a news website that says Benefits of the Human Animal Bond by Carrie Nydick Finch, LCSW. With a photo of a woman snuggling with a dog and cat.