do animals feel greif?


	do animals feel greif?

silvanaraihane

8-20-2008 4:12 PM

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silvanaraihane says:

according to my dog, they do! you should see the way she reacts if I leave her for more then my working day!

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8-20-2008 6:47 PM

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This is a Non-Issue. Of course they feel grief...and joy!

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