Are Pets Good For Us?

Many animal-lovers think a cat or dog can help you live a longer, happier, healthier life. What does the science say?

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My childhood dog was called Muzzle. She was a loud, cocky mixed race who oozed bravado and bravery. We shared an anxiety that neither of us had the cognitive skills to put into words. This was a friendship — one that lasted as she…