Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-237) and index.
Contents
Introduction: A new era for companion animals -- Companion animals in America and around the globe -- Genesis and nature of the bond -- Why we choose certain animals as companions -- Roles that animals play in our lives and how we influence each other -- Embedded with humans--animals in the human world -- Pets as medicine -- Protecting our companion animals -- When love hurts -- Love gone bad.
