There are many terms used to describe ways in which animals can help rehabilitate and heal persons with special needs.
Pets can help people with a variety of mental, emotional and physical disabilities.
Fish, birds, pocket pets, rabbits, cats, dogs, horses have all been employed in pet therapy. Being able to hold and pet another living creature can provide a great deal of comfort. So what if the new recipe turned out inedible. So what if you accidentally mowed down the rose bush. So what if you made a lousy decision.