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People love dogs more than fellow humans

By Steve Berg

man and dogs EXETER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: A man carries his dog home in the rain at end of the first day of the 122nd Devon County Show at the Westpoint Arena and Showground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter on May 18, 2017 in Devon, England. Established in 1872 it has grown into one of the South West's biggest county shows and is often seen as a curtain raiser for the whole showing season. Although primarily an agricultural livestock and produce showcase, it is also seen as a barometer for the health of the whole agricultural industry in general, which is in a state of uncertainty and flux following the UK's vote to leave the European Union. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (Matt Cardy)

By Steve Berg

So dogs really ARE man's best friend.

The Times of London says British researchers did two studies.

In one, they put up two fake fundraising campaigns, one for a sick dog and one for a sick human.

And the dog got more money.

In the other, they showed students fake newspaper stories about a baseball bat attack on a dog, a puppy, a baby human, and an 30-year human, and asked the students to rank their sympathy.

The adult finished last.

Only the baby could compete with the canines for caring.

You can read more about the story here.

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