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The emotional lives of non-human animals have intrigued humans for centuries, as evidenced by the many publications in this area. The proposed book adds further insight and consideration of the implications of this knowledge for non-human animals, humans in general. It fills a gap for a book that expands and disseminates up-to-date findings on animal emotions/sentience. The writing style is clear and concise, and not off-puttingly academic. The flow of the book is logical, starting with the scientific basis of animal emotions and ending with their relationship with humans. The anthrozoology/philosophy side is lacking in the animal welfare sector, so this aspect fills a knowledge gap for students and professionals. Covers invertebrate animals and well as vertebrates. Broad international potential. It specifically addresses the significance of the research for targeted professional groups such as veterinary professionals, animal welfare workers, shelter workers, researchers, and animal law professionals. The information is presented within the context of a proposed hierarchy of perceived non-human animal emotional abilities, with specific examples of how this manifests at an emotional, spiritual and moral level. - Presents research findings, observations, interviews and anecdotal stories in order to give voice to non-human animals who communicate in many different ways. Rather than simply reworking extant literature, the book synthesises, interprets and builds on current knowledge to create additional meaning in some key areas. The book is relevant to students and graduates of veterinary professions; animal ethics, law and welfare; zoology, biology and animal science; as well as the humanities including philosophy and ethics. It is also of relevance to researchers using animal participants, and therapists practicing animal assisted therapy.

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Vicki Hutton is passionate about animals and their welfare, having lived with, worked with, observed and written about animals for many years. After starting her career in the health and community sectors as a mental health therapist, crisis counsellor and group facilitator, Vicki moved into education and research while completing her doctorate in Applied Psychology. Vicki has published widely in the human-animal relationship field, as well as the areas of mental health, stigma and discrimination and social cohesion. She currently lives with an assortment of animals who all contribute in their unique ways to her writing.

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