Pets are proven to boost kids' self-esteem, cognitive development, and social skills. The best time to get a pet is when children are school-age, 5 or older. Kids benefit the most from dogs and cats, ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Many pet owners share a special bond with their furry friends, and a study found that kids and dogs are a very special pairing. Oregon State University published a study finding ...

Just when you thought dogs couldn’t get any better, a new study has found that having a canine companion as a kid can offer the ulti-mutt protection from an annoying skin condition. The same benefits ...

Via ThriveParenting/TikTok We all know about "cat people" and "dog people" and, of course, "I'll pet anything if it will let ...

I am a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and have a gifted therapy dog. I also spend a lot of time in dog classes, hanging out in dog parks, and meeting, greeting, and avoiding other ...

My dog once grabbed a pair of my son’s dirty, smelly socks and put them under the Christmas tree with the wrapped presents. We thought her “gift” was hilarious—she was sharing something she clearly ...

Every pet is rare for the connection they share with their human. We automatically recognize the uniqueness of personality in ...

The now-viral clip shows the dog keeping a watchful eye on his baby sister as she explores a blanket in the yard, and his “technique” is both hilarious and heart-melting. In the video, the baby crawls ...