Pet ownership in the U.S. has jumped significantly over the past three decades. As of 2022, 70% of U.S. households (90.5 ...

Counter to popular assumptions about pets and health, working-age pet owners tend to be more overweight — and slightly less healthy — than their pet-free peers, a Finnish study shows. Many studies ...

When a pet owner can’t keep their companion anymore, instead of taking them to a shelter, there’s an alternative being suggested by the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. “Home To ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...

Pet owners had a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to those who did not own pets in a recent study. Early findings show pet owners of five years or more saw the greatest benefit, as did Black ...

If you’re a renter but not a pet lover, you’ll likely have to learn to become one in this day and age. The number of pet-friendly apartment buildings has soared in recent years. By the same token, if ...