When it comes to animal-assisted therapy, dogs are widely recognized… even species like pigs, peacocks, llamas (and yes, other exotic animals). But what about cats? Cats don’t always get the attention they deserve because they’re difficult to train and that their temperament is unpredictable.

But today, more and more cat supporters attest to the benefits of having cats for animal-assisted therapy. Whether a handler is sick, needing comfort, or injured, cats can provide great help.

During training, cats should be able to go through a lot of grooming procedures and should tolerate a room that’s full of strangers. Cats should also tolerate a lot of hugs in order to qualify for registration.

Article source: thethings.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

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