Seminar with Dr. Aubrey Fine. If you've ever gone home to a dog's wagging tail, you already know this isn't simply companionship. It's love, greeting you at the door. Long before researchers had a name for it, we already knew what that felt like. In this lecture, we'll look at the Pet Effect, the documented ways in which animals improve our physical, emotional, and social well-being. Over the past few decades, we're beginning to understand more clearly how pets heal us and enrich our lives.

Come and find out why the relationship between people and animals is not only touching but also has a real impact on our well-being. Blending research with personal stories, this presentation will highlight how science explains what we've always felt and helps us understand our relationships more clearly. By the end of this session, you'll have a stronger appreciation for the animals in your life and may even have a few new stories to tell.