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Forget the myth that our bond with pets is a modern trend—history proves it’s centuries old. From Enlightenment thinkers calling animal cruelty “heresy” to George Washington breeding American foxhounds and Abigail Adams insisting “if you love me, you must love my dog,” humans have cherished animals as companions, protectors, and moral equals. Even squirrels and raccoons were eyed for domestication back in the 1700s. Today’s science confirms what we’ve always felt: pets heal us, lift us, and remind us that compassion is woven into the fabric of our lives.

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