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The Homeless and Their Animal Companions : An Integrative Review
Cleary, Michelle Visentin, Denis Thapa, Deependra Kaji West, Sancia Raeburn, Toby Kornhaber, Rachel
Cleary, Michelle
Visentin, Denis
Thapa, Deependra Kaji
West, Sancia
Raeburn, Toby
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.
Keywords
Homeless persons, Companion animal bond, Attachment, Animal relationships, Integrative review
Date
2020
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Journal article
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Book
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47
Issue
1
Page Range
47-59
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ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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