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

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

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 ...

Rachael Ray chose never to have children and said this is something she has been “bashed” for over the years. The celebrity ...

Rachael Ray opened up about her choice not to have kids and why she prefers the company of her dog on her 'I'll Sleep When ...

But I want to favor my daughter, who is married and has little chance of ever getting a home if we don't kick in for a down payment. She has incurred a lot of debt due to the financial strain of a ...

The grief of losing a pet is tremendous. For children, it is often their first encounter with the reality of death and it can ...

Bringing a pet into your family can be a fulfilling experience, and birds can be especially great companions. Birds offer children friendship, entertainment, and important lessons in responsibility.

This article explores how AI is revolutionizing digital companionship and why raising virtual pets together might be the ...

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

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 ...