01. Photographer pick: Fleur Scholte

Nanuq, the namesake behind Nanuq Dog Photography

Fleur rekindled her love of photography after getting her dog Nanuq. Since then, she has become a professional dog photographer, honing her own style characterized by a moody atmosphere and deep colors. You can keep up with her on Instagram.

02. Article pick: The Health Benefits of Pets

Photo by Auguste Rodin | Unsplash

While companionship may be an obvious benefit of pet ownership, so are factors that positively impact our health, such as stress relief, cultivating a routine, and being social. This article highlights the benefits of animal connection, from the simplicity of animal pics on social media to the impact of therapy dogs.  

03. Book pick: Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond

“Drawing on…discoveries from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, behavioral psychology, archeology, as well as her own investigations, Meg Daley Olmert explains why the brain chemistry humans and animals trigger in each other also has a profound effect on our mental and physical well being.”

04. Video pick: Puppies Frolicking in a Field

We can all benefit from a minute and a half of 21 Adorable Golden Retrievers Puppies Play in a Field – this week’s article pick even says so. 

05. Quote of the Week:

"The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man."

~ Charles Darwin