Why Do Dogs Love Us? Science Explains

You re not just imagining it: There s substantial research to support the claim that dogs truly adore their owners. An animal behaviorist confirms to Inverse there are all sorts of chemical goodness going on in puppies brains when they re around us. It s even purer than you think.

While we don t know exactly how long ago humans started domesticating dogs, some scientists think our friendship could go as far back as 40,000 years. Dogs have continued to grow alongside humanity, from helping us hunt mammoths to chasing after sticks. We ve loved them all along the way, and apparently, the feeling is mutual.

via getpocket.com

An old story but still a good one.