Connected: Pets & human bonding

CONNECTED: People and Pets - the Human-Animal Bond

In this Sunday’s gathering, our curious member, Anne Jackson takes a look at humans and the often-powerful bond with their non-human family members. How do pets change our lives? Why are some people fervent pet lovers while others aren’t interested in the least? Tune in Sunday morning and share your pet story!

Coming soon… Watch the gathering here.

Readings

Elias Weiss Friedman is a professional social media dog photographer and author whose media name is “the Dogist”.

“After a hard day, a car cutting me off, getting soaked in the rain, people being unkind, I come home and see this face and the bad feelings just wash away. Dogs are generous with their love and direct eye contact. Our relationship with our dog or cat is less complex than with our human besties.”

“I’m suspicious of people who don’t like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn’t like a person.” Bill Murray

“The more I learn about people, the more I love my dog.” – Mark Twain

“Until one extends one’s circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace.” – Albert Schweitzer