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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and other things we animals experience. Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. Many animals also display wide-ranging emotions, including joy, happiness, empathy, compassion, grief, and even resentment and embarrassment.

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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

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Right at the top of the list is the awareness that your new rescue has a shady history, especially if it was a stray. Rarely do shelters know anything about the dog’s history when they first come in and the longer a dog lives at the shelter the more impact it will have on their emotional well-being.

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