The Homeless and Their Animal Companions : An Integrative Review

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Cleary, Michelle, Visentin, Denis, Thapa, Deependra Kaji, West, Sancia, Raeburn, Toby and Kornhaber, Rachel. (2020). The Homeless and Their Animal Companions : An Integrative Review. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. 47(1), pp. 47-59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-019-00967-6
AuthorsCleary, Michelle, Visentin, Denis, Thapa, Deependra Kaji, West, Sancia, Raeburn, Toby and Kornhaber, Rachel
Abstract

Research indicates a strong bond between those who are homeless and their companion animals. This relationship provides
a number of benefits to the homeless person as well as to the animal, including safety, responsibility and improved emo-
tional and mental health. However, the relationship can also add challenges, including decreased access to accommodation,
decreased effort to find shelter as a consequence, and emotional vulnerability relating to fear of losing their companion
pet. This integrative review examined the benefits and challenges of companion animals for the homeless to determine the consistency of findings to aid better service delivery to the homeless population.

KeywordsHomeless persons; Companion animal bond; Attachment; Animal relationships; Integrative review
Year01 Jan 2020
JournalAdministration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
Journal citation47 (1), pp. 47-59
PublisherSpringer
ISSN1573-3289
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-019-00967-6
Web address (URL)https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10488-019-00967-6
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