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do dogs feel empathy?

BDx13 - 6-8-2012 at 02:03 PM

Thought some of you dog lovers might enjoy this story. What do you think, do dogs feel empathy?

Canine Comfort: Do Dogs Know When You're Sad?
http://news.yahoo.com/canine-comfort-dogs-know-youre-sad-140...

Mark Lind - 6-8-2012 at 04:12 PM

I don't even own a dog and I know they do. If you behave in a sad manner around a dog they lick your face to try to cheer you up.

clevohardcore - 6-8-2012 at 04:35 PM

I think they do. I've seen my last dog when someone was in a sad situation. He began to nudge with his nose and lick the hand as if to say let's talk. It was weird.

JawnDiablo - 6-8-2012 at 05:06 PM

My cat knows wen i am shitty and tries to cheer me up

newbreedbrian - 6-8-2012 at 10:52 PM

Definitely.