Introducing a pet into a child’s life can be one of the most rewarding decisions a family makes. The right animal companion can teach empathy, patience, and responsibility and provide a lot of joy and entertainment. 

Every year, countless dogs find themselves in shelters, each with a unique story and a longing for a loving home.

Training your furry friend can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially if you're met with inconsistent results.

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When you feel stressed, do you turn to your pets and seek comfort from them? Well, there’s nothing strange or odd about that. Mars and Calm teamed up to conduct a survey of 30,000 pet parents, and they found that more than half of them would rather spend time with their pets when they want to get away from their troubles. Keep reading to learn more about their findings.

If you’ve ever felt guilty about traveling and leaving your pet behind at home, you aren’t alone. According to a TrustedHousesitters survey of pet parents in the United States, having a pet can influence your travel plans.

Keep reading to learn about some interesting stats, and see if you share a lot of the same feelings as so many others who aren’t always excited to go on vacation without their fur babies.

In the wild, cats are natural hunters, climbers, and roamers. But when our feline companions trade open fields for cozy couches, it doesn’t mean their need for daily exercise disappears. 

Bringing a rescue dog into your home is a huge commitment.

Comments on the video praise Shona for keeping her mom safe, while warning Palmer to always pay attention when her pup sounds a warning.

Pets communicate with us all the time, it just doesn’t involve words. From changes in behavior to subtle body language, they have their own ways of letting us know when something’s wrong or when they need something.

Researchers in Hungary wanted to learn more about the relationships people have with their dogs, and how those relationships compare to the ones they have with fellow humans. What they found might be surprising to some. For dog parents who have a strong connection with their canines, though, the results may confirm that they aren’t alone in how they feel about their pets. Keep reading to learn more about this study.   

TikTok video captures the moment exhausted Border Collie, Storm, nods off after lengthy hike. An absolute rarity for this breed!

Long walks and high-energy fetch sessions are generally off the cards when temperatures soar, but that doesn’t mean playtime has to take a backseat.

Cats are known for being picky eaters, so it’s not unusual for them to turn their noses up at a meal now and then. But if your feline friend suddenly stops eating altogether, it’s natural to feel a little concerned.

A couple of summers ago, I took my dog, Jasper, on what I thought would be a quick walk around the neighborhood. It was warm, but I figured we’d be fine. Five minutes in, he started slowing down, panting harder than usual, and looking up at me like, “Mum, what are we doing?”