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Podcast: The Human-Animal Connection - Pet Life Radio Original
Episode: The Human-Animal Connection Ep 8 The Healing Power of Play – How Play restores the Spirit of People & Animals
Description: “All animals except for man know that the principal purpose of life is to enjoy it,” according to Samuel Butler. Play is truly an essential element of a balanced life. This is as true for people as it is for animals. It is one of the reasons it is so healing to spend delightful time with the animals who share our lives. They remind us to enjoy the simplicity of the moment, the curiosity about new smells, new things and experiences. When I do healing work with shy and traumatized shelter animals, the moment they begin to play, I know we h...