Those of us who own pets appreciate the unconditional love they give us when we walk through the door. But is the care we give to them a fair exchange for their freedom? This hour, we’ll talk about the morality of owning cats, dogs, fish, birds and other animals with bioethicist Jessica Pierce, author of “Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets” (University of Chicago Press).
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