Our animals— the beloved ones we call pets— have very special gifts to offer us: their healing powers. They usually offer quietly, and their cuddles and affection are just a starting signal for their wish to help us release stress and “dis-ease” to rebalance our energy. Carolyn Osborn explains this, pointing to encouraging research identifying their positive role children’s cancer wards, elderly homes, and hospitals to help patients dealing with effects of difficult illnesses. Read on to learn more.