“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Ghandi

That might not be just a profound moral statement; it might also have a scientific basis. Researchers are discovering that cat and dog owners are not just compassionate toward their pets and other animals, but that pet ownership helps to make them more compassionate to their fellow humans.

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