Every year, nearly 2 million young Americans experience homelessness. As many as a quarter of them own pets, which can be both a crucial source of emotional support and a barrier to receiving services ...

In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...

People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among ...

Talking about pets is receiving increasing attention. Over 90 percent of people in the U.S. consider their pets part of the family and, at times, silent witnesses to life's most challenging and best ...

A new study challenges the belief in a universal “pet effect” on human well-being. Using data collected during COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers found no significant change in respondents' well-being ...

California nimal rescue, Helen Woodward Animal Center, honored the late Diane Keaton on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for her service as ...

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American's board of editors. We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher ...

And while there are several benefits to keeping our pets close at night, there are a few minor risks to consider. Australian study, Should we let sleeping dogs lie… with us? shows human-animal ...

A Catholic Case and Why It Matters,' Christopher Steck, S.J., faces the ethical tensions within the Roman Catholic tradition ...