Previous research has shown that many people tend to empathise more with dogs than with fellow adult humans (IMAGE)

The Polish Association of Social Psychology

Previous research has shown that many people tend to empathise more with dogs than with fellow adult humans

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A woman hugs a dog, demonstrating people’s close bond with and empathy for dogs.

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