Experts say another way dogs may benefit people’s health and longevity is by improving mental well-being. People who are ...

One theory why a dog extends your lifespan is that they can make you more active. A British study found that they’re roughly ...

Deciding that you want to be a pet owner is one of the best things that you can ever do! That’s not to say that opening your home up to an awesome dog will mean that your future will be worry-free.

But if you’re one of the many single Americans who own a pet, you’re in luck — science says the road to happiness is paved in paw prints. Researchers analyzed the data of 2,500 British households and ...

A new study finds that owning a pet boosts life satisfaction as much as having a spouse — worth an estimated $90,000 in well-being value. Using data from over 2,500 U.K. households, researchers found ...

It turns out that getting a dog may not serve as a substitute for having a child but may actually be a dress rehearsal for welcoming a baby. At least, that's according to a new working paper out of ...

Those of us who have dogs cannot fathom life without them. They are our ride-or-die, our most loyal companions who love us unconditionally. However, there is a side of owning dogs that often gets ...

Animal Care Centers of New York City is open for adoptions of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits at 3139 Veterans Road West ...