Pet Nation, Ch. 4 Discussion

1. Read: Pet Nation Chapter 4, "THE SECRET TO PET NATION: The Human-Animal Bond"
   
2. Using the discussion board, respond to the prompt below which was provided by the author, Mark Cushing.
3.  Discussion Prompt: How do the studies demonstrating the social capital or community value of pets affect the future shape and role of animal services in American communities? 

 To qualify for full credit for each week’s discussion, please make 1 substantive "original" posting per prompt. Please make them at least 200 words each. And, make a minimum of 2 substantive replies to classmates spread over 2 different days (2 each day), at least 100 words each. Then respond to at least one person who responded to you.