[Quiet Man Cometh]

Animals can do a lot for people. I know there are companion/service animals available for people with Autism, PTSD, seizures, diabetes, physical disability, etc. Animal therapy can cover a large amount of territory. I know of therapy riding for people with disabilities to assist with mental and physical therapy, apparently cows and their inclination to herd with anything can be helpful for people with autism, and goats keep good company with kids with Tourette's since they are indifferent to spontaneous behavior. It's interesting stuff. I just happened to come across a news thing talking about a program in Toronto that's working on getting pet visits for people in hospital.