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Anthrozoös
A multidisciplinary journal of the interactions between people and other animals
Volume 27, 2014 - Issue 4
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Sociality Motivation and Anthropomorphic Thinking about Pets

Elizabeth S. PaulCentre for Behavioural Biology, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Anna MooreCentre for Behavioural Biology, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, UK
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Pippa McAinshCentre for Behavioural Biology, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, UK
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Emma SymondsCentre for Behavioural Biology, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, UK
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Sandra McCuneWALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition, Leicestershire, UK
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John W. S. BradshawCentre for Behavioural Biology, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, UK
Pages 499-512 | Published online: 28 Apr 2015

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