Interaction and friendship that children have with animals is very important to acquire the feelings of love, understanding and responsibility and it is also effective in developing a healthy personality which is necessary to be desired individuals in society. Family is the most important factor that affects development of animal love in children. A child that grows up within a family who loves animals, cares about the needs of those animals and fulfills the responsibilities to them is influenced by this attitude positively.
This study was carried out to determine the effects on the development of the children of 4-6 years old when they live with a pet at home. Data was collected in a pre-school education institution via a structured interview with parents who keep pets at home. At the end of the study, suggestions were made to parents about the positive contributions of keeping a pet at home on the psychological development of the children.