Animals have such a positive physical and mental influence on us. Simply interacting with an animal can produce wonderful effects. Lower blood pressure Reduce risk of clinical depression Reduce stress Motivation for physical therapy Increase exercise activity Create drive to heal Encourage socialization Teach love and compassion Improvement in people skills Positive morale Self confidence and responsibility Provides structure in life People with disabilities rely on animals for independence. Guiding people who are blind Alerting people who are deaf Pulling wheelchairs Alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure Supporting a person who is balance imparied