Pets Get Smarter with Age: Survey

A new survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners looked at the experiences of having younger and senior pets.

Cats Recognize when Owners are Speaking to Them: Study

Cats can recognize when their owners are speaking directly to them, and they give off definitive behavioral signs when that happens.

6 Signs Your Cat Loves You: Expert

An animal behaviorist lays out some strong signs of affection your kitty is probably trying to communicate with you.

Dogs can Smell When You are Stressed

According to a new scientific study dogs can smell when humans are under stress.

Learn what your cat is saying app

A new cat translator app reportedly helps cat owners decipher what their pets are trying to tell them.

Dogs Cry More when Reunited with Human Family Members

The results of a new scientific study reveal that dogs do cry–and they cry the most when reunited with their human family members.

‘Horrifying’ Overcrowded Conditions at Animal Shelters

Overcrowded, inhumane conditions at animal shelters that are so bad shelter dogs go for weeks without walks and some have been unable to leave their cramped cages for weeks–and even months.

Calling All Cat People: Scientists Need Your Input

Scientists are asking for U.S. volunteers who live with cats to participate in a new research project.

‘Pawternity Leave’ Offered by Employers

Pawternity Leave, giving employees time off to care for new pets, is starting to be recognized by more companies.

Hero Rats Help Earthquake Victims

Rats are being trained to assist human rescuers locate survivors stuck in earthquake debris. The animals are a part of The Hero Rats Project.

Positive Tone Matters when Speaking to Animals: Study

According to new scientific research, the way we talk around animals and the way we talk to animals may have an impact on their well-being.

Kids who live with dogs may get protection from Crohn’s Disease

New research findings suggest that children living with a dog may have an advantage of developing protection from contracting Crohn’s Disease (a common inflammatory bowel disease) later in life.