4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Expert cites scientifically-proven therapeutic, physical and emotional health benefits of loving and caring for a pet. But, pets also become bona fide family members with which we establish genuine relationships—incomparable emotional bonds that can have extraordinarily positive physical and psychological impacts on humans.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 20, 2007

It shifts the focus away from moral beings toward creatures in every respect less demanding—creatures like dogs, which return our affection regardless of our merits, or cats, which maintain an amiable pretense of affection while caring for no one at all (a fact always vehemently and fruitlessly denied by their keepers).

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Though the coast of British Columbia, a part of the Great Bear Rainforest, was rich in both, it was appallingly deficient in scientific data. She is one of the best nature writers I’ve encountered in recent years, able to paint experiences with emotional immediacy. And, this was badly needed.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The idea of owning a dog is alluring for many of us. That adorable bundle of fur with puppy-dog eyes, and the promise to be your best friend forever, is surely going to tug at anyone’s heartstrings. Before emotions take over, you need to dig deep into the rational part of your brain. Can you accommodate a dog?

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