Variety Channel

August 06, 2010

Is it Possible to Become Too Attached to An Animal?

Episode Segments

Allen and Linda Anderson, pt1

Have you ever ended a relationship because your pet didn\'t like the person? Sometimes animals are a better judge of character than we are! Animal companionship experts and authors Allen and Linda Anderson talk about our surprising attachments to our pets and whether it sometimes goes too far.

Allen and Linda Anderson, pt2

Allen and Linda share stories of forgiveness with Susan, to illustrate how animals often will become affectionate with a person, even after it has been mistreated by humans in the past. They also discuss the issue of animal hoarding.

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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Allen & Linda Anderson

Allen and Linda Anderson are pet-expert speakers, authors, and founders of the Angel Animals Network. They help people discover and benefit from the miraculous powers of animals. Dedicated to promoting human-animal companionship, Allen and Linda donate a portion of proceeds from their work to animal rescue organizations and do fundraising activities.

The Andersons believe that whenever you connect spiritually with animals, thousands of new doors open. Through their books, newsletters, presentations, insights, and this website they will show you portals into a whole new world where animals are your guides, healers, and friends.

With pets in 63% of American homes (71 million households) in 2007, it's astonishing to consider the consequences of ignoring animals as wisdom partners and the benefits of tapping into their hidden talents.

Click here to visit their website