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Are we pampering our pets too much?
Long cuddles, spa ‘treats’ and lavish pet-sthetics – pet privileging might seem like a nice idea for humankind’s best friends, but are we just breeding unhappy dogs?
Dogs are now more commonly seen in human spaces than in fields chasing sticks
Marie Kelly
Tue Aug 20 2024 - 05:00
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