Closer to Fido or Father?

Fully 85% of dog owners and 78% of cat owners count their pets as family. What’s more, 94% of dog owners and 84% of cat owners feel close to their pets, yet only 87% feel close to their mother and 74% feel close to their father. Gender, family structure, and other traits influence these patterns. So what is the social and familial significance of pets?read more

Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elizabeth Aura McClintock, Ph.D. Tags: Gender Relationships Source Type: news