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New research suggests cat and dog 'moms' and 'dads' really are parenting their pets – here's the evolutionary explanation why

  • Written by: Shelly Volsche, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Boise State University
New research suggests cat and dog 'moms' and 'dads' really are parenting their pets – here's the evolutionary explanation whyPet parenting can provide love and companionship to both human and animal.Willie B. Thomas/DigitalVision via Getty Imagesold pug dog in a stroller and harnessA pup out for a stroll, without paws touching the ground.Shelly Volsche, CC BY-ND

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