Cat

Adults

Cats

UK

Cats and the Good Life

New research shows the power of therapy

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

summary

To assess changes in health and wellbeing of dogs, cats and humans following pet adoption 

Research has shown us that loneliness is

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Methodology

Duration 
6 Months

Participants 
120 older adults aged 65+

Measures
Loneliness scale, cortisol leve

Published
September 16, 2024

Key takeaways

Reduced feelings of loneliness by 40% Im

Policy & Impact

Support for hospital therapy dog program

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Collaborators

New research shows the power of therapy

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

summary

To assess changes in health and wellbeing of dogs, cats and humans following pet adoption 

Research has shown us that loneliness is

Read Full Study

Methodology

Duration 
6 Months

Participants 
120 older adults aged 65+

Measures
Loneliness scale, cortisol leve

Published
September 16, 2024

Key takeaways

Reduced feelings of loneliness by 40% Im

Policy & Impact

Support for hospital therapy dog program

Read Full Study

Collaborators

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New research shows the power of therapy

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

summary

To assess changes in health and wellbeing of dogs, cats and humans following pet adoption 

Research has shown us that loneliness is

Read Full Study

Collaborators