Pets and People
The Psychology of Pet Ownership
In an examination of the relationship between pets and people,
Barrie Gunter illustrates the many psychological benefits that
animal companionship can bestow upon us; providing security for the
anxious, companionship for the lonely and status symbols for the
image conscious.
This book examines the phenomenon of pet ownership and the
importance placed upon this strange relationship by people in
modern society.
Why Do People Own Pets?
Are Pet Owners Different?
Why Are We So Attached To Our Pets?
Who Is In Control?
Are Pets Good For Our Physical Well-Being?
Are Pets Good For Our Mental Well-Being?
Are Pets Good For Children?
How Can Pets Keep Us Young?
How To Cope With The Loss Of A Pet?
Do Pets Make Us More Sociable?
Are Pet Owners Different?
Why Are We So Attached To Our Pets?
Who Is In Control?
Are Pets Good For Our Physical Well-Being?
Are Pets Good For Our Mental Well-Being?
Are Pets Good For Children?
How Can Pets Keep Us Young?
How To Cope With The Loss Of A Pet?
Do Pets Make Us More Sociable?
Barrie Gunter is the author of Pets and People: The Psychology of Pet Ownership, published by Wiley.
