Does research support the belief that having a pet improves the emotional, social, and behavioral well-being of children?

As the holidays approach and shopping begins, Encinitas children’s book author and animal advocate Kathleen Kastner wants to ...

Birth rates are declining, and millennials own more pets than any other age group. But experts say treating animals like kids ...

What role do dogs play in today's world? For many, they are more than just pets. New findings from the Department of Ethology ...

John and Michelle Otten started the nonprofit “Brave Like Me” with support from the Wyoming and Elder high school communities ...

Unlike some parents, Morris chose not to rehome her dog since she is part of the family and she and her husband know her best ...

"I’m in awe of these inspiring canine heroes, who sniff out criminals, leap out of helicopters, comfort sick children and ...

In Western cultures, more and more people see their dogs as their best friends, family members or even their furry children.

The celebrity cook and podcast guest Bob Harper opened up about their child-free lives and how they experience 'unconditional ...

If given the choice, 43% of Americans say they'd opt for pets over children in the future. For younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials, pets are seen as more manageable-43% say they're easier ...

A study links childhood parenting styles to how dog owners treat their pets, exploring warmth, discipline, and cultural ...

Plumb, who played middle child Jan, pointed out that in the series pilot episode, the Brady girls — Marsha, Jan and Cindy — ...