The book is a fascinating exploration of the changing status of dogs and cats in society.
Award-winning journalist David Grimm traces the long and often torturous path from their wild origins to their current standing as the most valued animals on Earth.
It documents how changing social attitudes have turned pets into family members and the remarkable laws and court cases that have elevated them to "quasi citizens".
The narrative covers topics such as animal cruelty investigations and the legal battles for animal rights, exploring the complex new age of pets and the debate surrounding their rising status,.
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The book is a fascinating exploration of the changing status of dogs and cats in society.
Award-winning journalist David Grimm traces the long and often torturous path from their wild origins to their current standing as the most valued animals on Earth.
It documents how changing social attitudes have turned pets into family members and the remarkable laws and court cases that have elevated them to "quasi citizens".
The narrative covers topics such as animal cruelty investigations and the legal battles for animal rights, exploring the complex new age of pets and the debate surrounding their rising status,.