Cadette Animal Helpers

Animals have always provided humans with food, clothing, and transportation, but today they're also trained to help people with disabilities, find people who are lost, and even discover tumors. And, of course, animals offer us companionship, love, and sheer joy. In this badge, look at how animals help humans. (Researchers say the love of an animal can improve our emotional health!)

1. Explore the connections between humans and animals

2. Find out how animals help keep people safe

3. Know how animals help people emotionally

4. Check out how animals help people with disabilities

5. Look at how animals might help us in the future

When you've earned this badge, you'll know how animals help humans, and how to help them keep it up.