Pennies From Heaven for Pets is a non profit organization that provides an Animal Welfare program for lost, abandoned, abused, injured and sometimes just plain lonely cats and dogs.
"Run by people who care, supported by people who care." WHY WE ARE HERE
Pampering our pets has often helped animals and humans to live healthier and longer lives. The bond we share with our pets enriches our lives, physical health and emotional well being. While we are taking care of our pets, our pets are taking care of us. We are here to help fight against animal cruelty, neglect, suffering, unnecessary pain and vulnerability of animals. A world without animals would be a barren one.
Psychological Well-Being: Well-cared-for pets do more than love us unconditionally, they help us live longer and healthier lives........People who really connect with pets make fewer doctor visits....... Pet owners are less at risk for heart atttacks........The mere act of stroking a dog's back or scratching a cat's chin can lower a person's blood pressure and stress levels....... Pets boost our psychological well- being and fend off feelings of loneliness or isolation.
Animal Well-Being: Both domestic and wild animals represent emotional, ecological, and economical values to humanity. There is public concern about animal use in education, research, food production, entertainment, and as companions. It is important for society to learn more about the biological and psychological needs of all animals in order to determine what factors of animal care and use controlled by humans are truly in the animals' best interest.
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"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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