Check this section for fun information on Pets and Animals or if you have a fun fact to contribute Animal Assistance League at 870-7554.Did you know that children exposed to cats and dogs during their first year of life appear less likely to develop allergies in life?

The Henry Ford Health System in Detroit followed 833 children from birth to age 6 or 7, and found that children who were exposed to dogs and cats 1 year or younger were significantly less likely to test positive for allergies later in life than those who were not.