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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. But how common are these ...