Animal Day: why does playing with our pets help their well-being and health?

2023-04-29 20:00:00

Since 1908, every April 29, in Argentina is celebrated Animal Day in homage to Dr. Ignacio Lucas Albarracín, founder of the Society for the Protection of Animals and precursor of the National Law for the Protection of Animals (No. 2786) who died on April 29, 1926.

Promulgated in 1891, this regulation marked a before and after in the humane treatment of animals since, for the first time, it expressed the obligation throughout the Argentine territory of provide protection to animals, preventing both mistreatment and hunting.

In this regard, it should be clarified that while on the initiative of Albarracín himself the commemoration of that date began to take place long before its approval, internationally, the World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4.in homage to the commemoration of San Francisco de Asisconsidered the patron saint of animals, ecologists and veterinarians.

Within the framework of this new celebration, CanCat, company whose primary objective help both to the pets like their owners a live betterhighlights the urgent need to reflect on the importance of the game with our domestic pets.

According to specialists, this is an essential activity for the physical and mental well-being of our cat and dog friends, while it greatly helps them to be able to develop social, cognitive and motor skillsas well as manage stress.

“Animal Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of protecting animals and guaranteeing their well-being. As human beings, we have the responsibility to care for and protect them and to promote a harmonious coexistence with nature”, states Jose Maria Montorfano, managing partner of CanCat.

“We want to take advantage of this date to raise awareness about the importance and necessity of animals can play and live in an environment that allows them to develop their natural abilities” adds the specialist.

Regarding the great importance for cats and dogs of the fact that dedicate a short time daily to play with themMontorfano assures that it is very important that promote education and awareness about the importance of play in the lives of animals, and that the adoption of responsible practices in pet ownership.

“We think of our feline and canine friends as one more member of the family and we are 100% committed to promote respect and care for animals”, concludes Montorfano.