Most dog owners know how attached their pets can get to a favourite toy, but new research suggests that some dogs may take ...

Play is normal and healthy, of course, especially in young mammals and some birds. But as with humans, 'fun' can tip over ...

The top portion of the Chicken Drummie is crinkly and squeaky, while the rest of the toy, made of polyester fabric, is ...

The research documents addiction-like tendencies in canines, offering scientific evidence that appears to support owners' own ...

The parking lot at this Dollar Tree in Smyrna, Tennessee tells a story – license plates from Nashville, Murfreesboro, Lebanon, and beyond, all converging on Industrial Boulevard like pilgrims seeking ...

If I could go back in time, I would love to play with my kids as 6-month-olds again. At that age, they’re funny, curious and starting to truly play for the first time. The best toys for 6-month-olds ...

Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Oct. 17, through ...

As radio gears up for another charity season, one question looms: how do you make listeners care? Paige Nienaber has ideas.

Dogs can become so attached to particular toys that they display behaviour that would be associated with addiction in humans.

This week's featured SPCA pets include two energetic and loyal dogs, Lola and Panthra, and two loving cats, Panda and Jake.

Wheeler Mission Store operates with a clear purpose of supporting homeless services in Indianapolis. Every purchase helps fund programs that make a real difference in people’s lives daily. The store ...

Ruth Handler, who co-founded Mattel with her husband, Elliot Handler, and Harold Matson in 1945, noticed her daughter, Barbara, playing with paper dolls and dreaming about what kind of woman she would ...