Also, recently, another study has been published laying out how good for our mental state it is to be around pets (dogs in the case of the newest study)—a research project like this draws attention like this every few years, it seems. The latest findings are profiled at: https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/06/health/petting-dogs-brain-study-wellness-scn(Sandee LaMotte, 2022, “What Petting a Dog Can Do For Your Brain”). An excerpt: “You get to sit next to both of these fluffy friends and pet their fur. Guess which one…