‘Heart to heart’: The strong bond between us and our pets

‘Heart to heart’: The strong bond between us and our pets

There is an indescribable bond between a pet and a human. These creatures bring many of us joy when they greet us at the front door after a long day and lift our spirits when they wait patiently to get belly rubs or pets. It can feel like a connection that goes beyond words. A connection that can span years, if you’re lucky. But that bond comes with the sad, hard truth that most of us outlive our pets. And their time with us is never enough. “I …