Commentary | June 4, 2026

Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: Animal Love Stories

Tell us a story about the unique relationships between the animals in your life.

Two swans forming a heart shape with their necks, floating on water. — ILLUSTRATION BY MEGAN LAM/*HARVARD MAGAZINE*

In our JULY-AUGUST cover story, a grieving rabbit named Petunia has a miserable speed-dating experience—until she meets a sweet, shy bunny named Spruce. Tell us a story about deep relationships between the animals in your life.

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