From the moment humans first tamed animals about 10,000 years ago, animals have played a big role in people's lives. Even though at first domestic animals were used for meat, milk, and hides, as time passed, humans realized that they are not just food but living and breathing creatures. They began to see them as their friends who would accompany them while hunting, traveling, or guarding their homes. However, there was always something special but complex in the relationship between humans…

I'm an international award-winning children’s portrait photographer in Beaver, West Virginia with eight years of experience in the field. I'm also a mom of four who loves animals.

Some horses, when you hug them, they just stand there. Others want in on the action. Check out these public displays of horse-human affection. [equestrianstylist.com] [imgur.com] [bitlesshorseblog.com] [ridethroughthecountry.tumblr.com] [kioneslayer.deviantart.com] [curiositiesbydickens.com] Go hug a horse.

The Kennel Club has just announced the winners of the 2019 Dog Photographer of the Year competition celebrating the best dog photos from around the world.

[📷: Ron Blood]

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