They say that animals make great therapeutic companions for the elderly and ill and some can even detect diabetic episodes in their owners. That is simply amazing and I believe they do help tremendously in those and many other ways! I have always had pets of all kinds - dogs, birds, fish and even mice! When our beloved animals pass we will always have the memories of their great companionship and loyalty and photos are just another extention of those memories in a physical form. Capturing their human qualities in portraiture is one of my favorite ways to photograph them but it's also great to capture the candid moments too!