With scientific evidence showing that animals are conscious, sentient beings, attitudes towards animals have begun to change. Animals can help heal mental health problems and provide a sense of security, love and acceptance.

In podcast Modra soba (Sensa), host Dr Metka Kuhar had Valentina Horvat Kokalj as a guest, a cynologist and owner of a dog school and long-time volunteer at PET - Therapy Dog Unit. Their conversation was about the relationship between people and companion animals, dogs and cats.