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tzs on June 17, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Are animals conscious? New research

> “A dog can miss his master, but he can’t expect him to return on Wednesday”

Wednesday might be pushing it, but I've seen dogs who expected their masters to return at specific times of the day.

mrkstu on June 18, 2024 | [–]

Yep, have had cats and dogs that would wait at the door at specific times of day for my returning spouse.

themaninthedark on June 18, 2024 | [–]

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