"Dogs are companions and have a huge emotional connection, whether with children or adults"

António Neves, an instructor at the ÂNIMAS Association, explains that the project "is essentially dedicated to assistance dogs, but also to promoting scientific research to further prove the benefits that dogs" bring to human beings. He also points out that "dogs are companions and have a huge emotional connection, whether with children or adults", and the only thing they need "is time" for affection and sharing.