When you think of an animal shelter, it’s natural to think of rescuing homeless, neglected animals and adopting them out to loving forever homes. Rescue and adoption have been core ...

During the pandemic, demand for pets grew at an astonishing rate. More than 23 million households in the United States — nearly one in five — acquired a dog or cat as people sought companionship ...

Sometimes, the best therapy can be something fluffy and cute, and some students at Ohio State have taken steps to register their pets as emotional support animals. According to the National Service ...

Washington, D.C., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- They say in Washington, if you want a friend, get a dog. The results of an American Psychiatric Association Healthy Minds Monthly Poll released ...

Waiting at traffic lights, I watch a man with a shopping cart and a dog. He has few possessions; just a couple of bags in the cart. He sets a bowl on the sidewalk and pours water in from a bottle. The ...