That is a wonderful gift! I've always loved animals, but have allergies, and my DC and SO are even more allergic, so, sadly, we can't associate too closely with animals frequently or for extended time periods.
And I think encouraging her interest in and rapport with animals is likely to result in lifelong benefits for her...individuals who are outliers sometimes have a hard time finding human peers who resonate with them, but can often find a great deal of comfort and companionship in animal relationships.
