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A Boy’s Best Friend

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photo by State Library and Archives of Florida

Fascinating furry fact: The dog was first domesticated about 15,000 years ago, making it the first animal species to be domesticated by humans. Dogs are the second most common companion animal today in the United States (cats are number one).

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“New studies suggest that cute images stimulate the same pleasure centers of the brain aroused by sex, a good meal or psychoactive drugs like cocaine…” ~The New York Times

Yes indeed, purrs, whiskers and puppy breath — even this critter blog — can make you feel pretty darn good. So c’mon, take a look at a few pictures. I dare you not to feel better.

(The owners and contributors of this site are not suggesting or implying that anyone should discontinue medically prescribed treatment nor substitute a pet for Prozac or any other prescription. The contents of this blog are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.)

A Boy’s Best Friend

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