Humans actually do love dogs more than people

When it comes to distress, people were more likely to feel empathy towards the ‘fur babies’ than to other people

Sausage Dog Club in Bath
SUNDAY, UK: Dachshunds Elvira and Ziggy pose in front of Bath's historic Royal Crescent as the city's Sausage Dog Club celebrates its second anniversary
(Image credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Dogs truly are man’s best friend, as two new studies reveal humans have more empathy for the furry creatures than for other people.

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