EDCI 2400 Chapter : Chapter 1 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
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9/24/2012 3:30:00 pm: companion animals animal to whom an owner has an intense emotional tie, members of the family, pets animal kept for pleasure rather than utility. Pets in america: dogs arrived in the americas when people crossed the land bridge from. Asia thousands of years ago: both indians and colonists used dogs as guardians, hunters, draft animals, food animals, and companions, as time passed in the 1800"s, more dogs were kept as companions and playmates than as workers. 6 categories of pets and companion animals: ornamental, status, playthings, hobby, helpers, companions. Pet populations: dogs increased from 52 million (1991) to 72 million (2007, cats increased from 57 million (1991) to 82 million (2007, birds increased from 1991 to 1996 then dropped significantly in. Increasing desire for engagement with nature and animals smaller dogs increasing) Increased income: greater use of pets for therapeutic purposes, basic need to be closer to nature and animals.
