The Psychology of Why We Love Pets

Name: The Psychology of Why We Love Pets
Start: 2026-10-21T17:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-21T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Bayes G.03 The Bayes Centre, The University of Edinburgh

Schedule

Wed Oct 21 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Bayes G.03 The Bayes Centre, The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, SC

Why do we love our pets so much? Join psychologists for an evening exploring the psychology behind our relationships with dogs and cats!
About this Event

Discover The Psychology of Why We Love Pets (Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences)

Join psychology and human-animal interaction experts for an evening exploring the psychology behind our relationships with cats and dogs. Discover how pets influence our mental health and wellbeing, why we form such strong emotional attachments, and what these bonds reveal about our need for connection and belonging. Through fascinating research, interactive activities and shared stories, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the important role pets play in our everyday lives.