image: Dog ownership is associated with a stronger sense of community, likely in part because it fosters neighborhood-based connections, per Japanese study.
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Dog ownership is associated with a stronger sense of community, likely in part because it fosters neighborhood-based connections, per Japanese study
Article URL: https://plos.io/3MeHLaQ
Article title: Dog ownership enhances anchored personal relationships and sense of community: A comparison with incidental interactions and friendships
Author countries: Japan
Funding: This work was supported by JSPS KAKENHI (Grant Number 23H05472).
Journal
PLOS One
Article Title
Dog ownership enhances anchored personal relationships and sense of community: A comparison with incidental interactions and friendships
Article Publication Date
10-Dec-2025
COI Statement
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.