My Cat and Me—A Study of Cat Owner Perceptions of Their Bond and Relationship
Cats form close emotional relationships with humans, yet little is known about this. This study characterized different types of relationship that cats might establish with their owners. Data were analyzed from 3994 responses to a questionnaire developed using expressions of social support and attac...
Main Authors: | Mauro Ines, Claire Ricci-Bonot, Daniel S. Mills |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/6/1601 |
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