Getting a dog increases the likelihood of having a baby by 33%, new research suggests. Adding a cat reduces the probability.

While it may seem unreal to those of us who love furry friends and bond with them almost instantly, dogs don't gravitate naturally to everyone. Many people lack the ability to connect with animals so ...

As a young professional, Lauren Haynes has moved a number of times in the past decade for her job - from South Jersey to Philadelphia to California and, most recently, to Charlotte. “I’ve used all the ...

These days, the bond between humans and dogs is incredibly special. Dogs aren't just man's best friend anymore; they're "fur babies" that undeniably enhance our lives. So, why are some people such dog ...

While many experts suggest that healthy social interaction is the key to a joyful, balanced, and fulfilling life, the best kinds of connections aren't always with humans. In fact, our attachments with ...

In short order, Teddy—a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab—punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor. After ...

PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® Brand has chosen its Top 10 canine finalists out of thousands of entries Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Kevin Morris receives funding for this research from the Morris Animal Foundation, the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, and the University of Denver. Jaci Gandenberger receives funding from the ...

An estimated 12.5 million dogs live in the UK—up by about 30% since before the COVID pandemic. The RENEW project held workshops with conservationists and professionals working with dog owners to ...