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Americans will do anything for their pets -- from cemetaries to beauty salons to
day camp. There are tv and radio shows aimed at pets, cooking shows for pet food, and pet therapists.
There's no fluff here...pets are big business and very important to people. Producer Gemma Hooley
explores the psychology behind this singularly American phenomenon.
Heavy Petting was produced by Gemma Hooley, with field recording by Andy Lanset and Chris Chesrown. Technical production was by Sean Finn and the editor was Susan Davis.
Links:
Pet Station
This link shows you how to care for cats, dogs, horses, fish, birds and other critters.
DogFriendly.com!
Offers travel guides to help you find that perfect dog-friendly getaway spot.
Animal Actors Agency
A talent agency for pets to appear in commercials, television, movies, etc...
Books:
 Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul: Stories About Pets as Teachers, Healers, Heroes and Friends
by Jack L. Canfield , Marty Becker , Mark Victor Hansen
A collection of stories that show the unique bond between animals and people.
 Animal Blessings: Prayers and Poems Celebrating Our Pets
by June Cotner
Find out how great authors and poets have celebrated pets and the wild animals of the earth in this compilation of readings.
 Loving and Losing a Pet: A Psychologist and a Veterinarian Share Their Wisdom
by Michael Stern, Susan Cropper
Understand why humans bond with their pets and how to deal with pet loss.
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