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New study shows pets perfect catalysts for building social support

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By Patrick J. Skerrett Harvard Health Blog Pets can provide their owners with more than companionship. A new study shows they can also help create human-to-human friendships and social support, both of which are good for long-term health. That’s old news to dog walkers, most of whom routinely meet neighbors, other dog walkers, or strangers […]