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Oregon State University: Cats, Like Children, Dogs, Develop Attachments to Their Caregivers, Study Shows
September 24, 2019
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 24 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Oregon State University issued the following news:

A new Oregon State University study finds that pet cats form attachments with their human owners that are similar to the bonds formed by children and dogs with their caretakers.

It's the first time that researchers have empirically demonstrated that cats display the same main attachment styles as babies and dogs, said study lead author Kristyn Vitale, a researcher . . .

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