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The Great “Pet Parent” Debate
Humans and animals share a bond that can’t be described with mere words. It transcends the limits of our vocabulary, so it comes as no surprise when we struggle to define our relationship with our pets. Are we an “Owner”? “Caretaker”? “Guardian”? “Pet Parent”? Surprisingly, this innocent question has stirred up quite a little tempest […]
Do Animals Really Experience Emotion? What Every Pet Lover Should Know
My dog is not a child substitute. At least, that’s what his piano teacher says. ~ Rita Rudner Growing up, I shared a good portion of my childhood with our family’s little black and white tuxedo cat, Carla. Although Carla had a reputation for being notoriously aloof with strangers, she was fiercely loyal to me, […]