You Have A Visitor: Observations on Pet Visitation and Therapy
By Renee Lamm Esordi

Would you like to volunteer in your community helping others and spending more time with your pet? "You Have A Visitor" is a wonderful look into the world of the human-animal relationship and the benefits and rewards of volunteering with a pet. You witness the interaction between people and pets in many healthcare facilities, senior homes, and other institutions across the country. The text chronicles the photographer's observations, experiences, and conversations with volunteers and members of organizations who welcomed her into their world.

Over 100 duotone photographs reveal the tasks and rewards of volunteering with a pet and the warmth a pet can bring to someone who is lonely and in need of companionship and conversation. Pets can be therapeutic in any environment, and animal assisted therapy (AAT), commonly known as "pet therapy" has become increasingly popular as more facilities are welcoming animals into their doors. While pet therapy is a rewarding activity, many are not aware of the contributions they can make to their community. This is a unique documentary and useful reference for those interested in helping others by volunteering with their pet.

"One need only look at these snapshots to realize that a picture taken by Esordi is worth a thousand studies...the glimpse we are afforded provides the much-needed exposure to this underutilized supplemental treatment to traditional therapy. Esordi's contribution to furthering public awareness is a valuable one." - Animal Fair Magazine

Paperback - 132 pages, Blue Lamm Publishing; ISBN: 0-9672532-0-9 Dimensions (in inches): 9.75 x 9

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