ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Human–animal bonding

Human-animal bonding is when people and animals create a special relationship with each other. It usually involves taking care of the animal, playing with the animal, and showing it love. Animal-human bonding is an important part of life for both people and animals. When we show love to our pets, it makes them happy and makes us feel good too. Animals help us to stay active, relieve stress, and even improve our mental health. So, when we take care of our animals, they take care of us too.