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Photography
fromColossal
3 days ago

Vibrant Portraits in Tim Flach's 'Feline' Celebrate Our Enduring Love for Cats

Vibrant photography captures diverse animals' personalities—from birds and dogs to farm animals and cats—through intimate, close-up portraits celebrating textures, behaviors, and bonds.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Horses to the Rescue: Rewards of Equine-Assisted Services

Horses are deeply emotional beings and have been shown to be able to help adults and children heal from a variety of psychological and physical conditions. 1 For this and other reasons, I was very pleased to learn of a new collection of essays compiled by Colorado State University Professor of Clinical Studies Dr. Lori Kogan in a book titled Equine-Assisted Services: Studies Illustrating the Potential Benefits for Children, Adolescents and Adults.
Pets
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Did My Dog Make It Through Evolution?

Dogs have thrived as companions due to coevolution with humans, exemplifying a unique bond based on trust and mutual adaptation.
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is Our Relationship to Dogs Friendship or Family?

Dogs are considered family members by many owners, reflecting deep emotional bonds.
Owners often rate their relationship with dogs as equal or superior to their human relationships.
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Wellness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Rethinking Touch in Therapy Dog Programs

Free-choice interactions rather than forced touch significantly enhance therapy dogs' welfare.
Recognizing canine consent is essential for effective animal-assisted therapy programs.
fromwww.denverpost.com
3 months ago

Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

Melissa Milanak, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, noted that while pets can be comforting, many pet owners report sleep disturbances caused by their animals, revealing a complex relationship between pet companionship and sleep quality.
Pets
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Study Reveals That Pets Bring Us $87,500 Worth of Happiness

Quantifying love and companionship can reduce relationships to transactional value, undermining their true essence.
Pets
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Rescuing Ukraine's lost war dogs

The war in Ukraine has transformed attitudes towards pets, making their welfare a national priority amidst conflict.
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fromDecider
5 months ago
Pets

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Pets' on Disney+, a Bryce Dallas Howard-directed doc about humans and their furry friends

Pets
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Designing for Companionship: Reimagining Urban Life with Pets

The bond between humans and pets is evolving, influencing how we design shared living spaces for emotional well-being.
Pets are increasingly recognized as important companions, prompting innovative designs for cohabitation and public spaces.
fromDecider
5 months ago
Pets

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Pets' on Disney+, a Bryce Dallas Howard-directed doc about humans and their furry friends

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fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

He studies dogs' faces. She studies their brains. - Harvard Gazette

"Some [dogs] react like that, some of them couldn't care less. In the real test, the person does this three times, and we had a couple of dogs actually take the hammer away."
Data science
Relationships
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Dog owners say bond with their pet is more satisfying than with their partner

Dog owners rate their bond with pets as more satisfying than with humans.
Study highlights unique emotional dynamics in owner-dog relationships.
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