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Times Pets
Deepak Rajeev

Do Pets Really Know When You’re Sad? Science Explains

There are moments every pet owner recognises without needing words. You sit quietly after a difficult day, and somehow, your dog comes closer than usual. Your cat lingers beside you, softer, calmer. It feels intentional- as if they know. For years, this idea has lived somewhere between belief and emotion. But now, science is beginning to suggest that this connection may be more real than we ever imagined.

How Pets Read Human Emotions

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