Dr. Rustin Moore discusses the human-animal bond with pets

Dr. Rustin Moore is dean of Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and author of a trilogy exploring the human-animal bond, joins to discuss his latest book, Restoring the Bond: Resilience Through Human-Animal Interactions. What does he mean by restoring the bond? We explore how dogs evolved alongside humans and why cats are enjoying a surge in popularity. Dr. Moore also explains why pet ownership may even help reduce your own healthcare costs. Plus, we discuss the history of International Human-Animal Bond Day on November 8, my involvement with the Human Animal Bond Association, and how it all came about. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8678440/Steve_Dale_s_Pet_World_10_18_26_2026-09-22-210240.128.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Pet World Experts discuss the power of the human-animal bond .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Stefanie Powers on Kenyan wildlife conservation .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Rustin Moore on the human-animal bond .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The woman raised by cats and the Cat Man .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Wayne Pacelle on beagle rescue, wolves and wild horses .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more