2007-03-01 04:14:58 · 9 answers · asked by kk 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes! Cats, as well as other pets, are GREAT at reducing stress levels. They also are great for the elderly as many times a pet is a great companion to those that are living alone or need something to live for. They are also great to help children (and adults) learn compasion and responsibility.
As far as actual physical help - my in-law's cats alert them to when something is wrong (like a baby crying). Cats (and dogs) have also been known to alert people to things like fire, etc.
2007-03-01 04:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by BLONDAGE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course cats help people.. my little girl(grown now) was crying all the time at night and was scared of the night buggers, Untill I got her a cat (snow ball) the cat helped her with all her fears.. And not just that she and snowball were in septratable from the frist day..She did for my daugther what even the drs.. could not do.
2007-03-01 13:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by ruthleeburnette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely think they do! And I'm talking about practical help as well as emotional help. My cat Frances jumps on my bed and gently reminds me that it's time to get up when I've overslept. (I'm not sure how she knows what time it is, but she does: she never wakes me too early or too late.)
As with most cats, she seems to be able to sense when I'm stressed out, angry, or sad, and comes to the rescue. If there's a better therapy available for stress than holding a purring cat, I haven't found it. It reminds you that being able to receive and return love unconditionally--with a creature that is not even your own species and doesn't even share your language--is proof that small miracles happen every day, if we only pay attention.
2007-03-01 12:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that having a pet can help the elderly live longer, more fulfilling lives in their old age. They can also teach young children responsibility and kindness to animals. If they are trained, who knows what they could potentially do!
I know that my cat has helped me through some tough times and he is part of the family.
So in short, YES!
2007-03-01 12:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very much so its weired but true the other night my mom was haven a nightmare and my oldest cat saw that she was having a problem so my cat started kneading on my moms chest which she never does ever so yes cats do help people
2007-03-01 12:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by lil_kitty_0879 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Cats are to certain people as dogs are to others. For me, it is my minature horses.
2007-03-01 12:24:01 · answer #6 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is scientifically proven that they help reduce high blood pressure related to stress.
2007-03-01 15:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know my kitty helps me, makes me laugh, smile, she is so crazy...and silly..she loves to play w/my dog..they get along great and that makes me happy, so I must say yes!!!!!
2007-03-01 12:33:22 · answer #8 · answered by kallieray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, thats such a cute question, --and i dunno if they help people...if they're trained then yea i guess.
2007-03-01 12:23:05 · answer #9 · answered by *me* 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋