Life in urban India has changed rapidly in the last decade. Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are growing fast, and with growth comes pressure. Long working hours, traffic, competition, and social isolation often leave people feeling stressed and emotionally tired. In this situation, pet therapy has emerged as a gentle and natural way to support mental well being.
Pet therapy, also known as animal assisted therapy, involves trained animals visiting hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centres, and corporate offices. These animals are calm, friendly, and specially trained to interact safely with people. When someone spends time with a therapy dog petting it, talking to it, or simply sitting beside it the body releases “feel-good” hormones. This helps reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve mood.
