Companionship and love are at the top of the list of benefits that pets bring to homes with one child. Having a pets help only children adjust to new situations, keeps them company, and gives them a pal to talk to when parents are busy. Kids learn how to nurture and care for their pet. Pets helping them recover from illness. Pets help them stay healthier, the list goes on and on. The one thing that delights me is when children play with their pets. When you don’t have a brother or sister and the neighborhood kids aren’t available, pets love attention and like to have fun as much as kids do. Kids and pets love to run, chase each other and play games. Here’s a delightful picture of a little girl who spent time creating a tea party picnic for her pet. There are bone shaped sandwiches, carrots, dog treats and water and fruit. It looks like this little dog is enjoying the pampering and very happy to be invited to this backyard party on a warm summer day. Just one of the benefits of having a pet!