According to Psychology Today, the human mind naturally creates the need for people to develop close relationships as a means for survival.
This basic instinct is what drives people to develop close relationships – and those relationships extend to our furry friends. Unlike human relationships, which can be complex and fraught with expectations, our pets offer a simple, pure form of companionship.
One of the primary reasons we become so emotionally attached to our pets is the unconditional love and acceptance they provide.
Anna talks to best selling author, Marika Cobbold, about her latest novel, On Hampstead Heath, where a small dog, Gillie, plays a central role in driving the plot. Gillie is based on her own dog, Gilbert, who was stolen and later found dead in another part of London in 2019.