The mutualistic human-animal bond is one that has persisted through history, with a wide variety of animals having been kept successfully as pets, with evidence of pet ownership going back thousands of years.

The importance of the human-animal bond is well documented, with evidence demonstrating that this mutualistic bond improves people’s well-being and positively contributes to the economy.

Furthermore, pets can benefit from this bond as the life expectancy of animals in human care is usually much longer than the life expectancy in the wild considering the feed and veterinary care provided.

For many people, this bond is a direct connection to nature for both adults and children alike.