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Abstracts

1. The Positive Influence of Dogs on Children in Divorce Crises from the Mother's Perspective and of the Child-Dog Relationship from the Child's Perspective. Tanja Hoff, Dipl-Psych., Reinhold Bergler, Prof. Dr. New!
2. Pets as Sources of Support for Mothers, Fathers and Young Children. Gail F. Melson, Rona Schwartz, and Alan Beck.
3. The Relationship Between Companion Animals, Caregivers, and Family Functioning. S.L. Triebenbacher, C.C. Wilson, and G. Fuller.

 

Articles

1. Pet Ownership as a Protective Factor Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of Cancer Patients and Their Family Members. Victoria H. Raveis, et al.
2. Pets in the American Family. Kris Bulcroft.