In Addition to Company: How the Relationship with Pets Can Influence Emotional Well-Being

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The rendezvous of astronaut Christina Koch with her dog after a long space mission drew attention to the networks by showing a moment of affection and connection between tutor and animal. The scene also brought out a discussion that has been gaining space in science and behavior: how coexistence with pets can influence emotional well-being in a routine marked by pressure, isolation and excess of stimuli.