Why We Love Pets - Cats and Dogs

Pet Project: Why We Love Cats and Dogs

By Jessica Winter
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the February 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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In this PBS special, animal behaviorists, evolutionary biologists, trainers, and scores of dog and cat owners take a close look at the bonds we forge with our furry housemates.

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