I recently attended a lecture given by an eminent art historian about how the emotions of animals and humans have been depicted in artworks over the centuries. At one point in his talk he showed a ...

What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...

Losing a dog is deeply emotional, not just for humans but often for other dogs in the household. Dogs are social animals capable of forming strong bonds, and when a companion passes, surviving pets ...

A new survey suggests that the grief response to a pet’s death can be as severe as when losing a person ...

HOUSTON - On Tuesday, among those who paid their respects to President George H. W. Bush as he lay in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. was his service dog, Sully. The yellow Labrador ...

Everyone experiences sadness at some point in their life—a heavy, aching feeling no one would wish on themselves or their loved ones, including their pets. But even with all the love and care you ...

Dogs are more than just pets. They’re companions, protectors, emotional mirrors, and for many, soulmates. They sense your moods, your energy shifts, and even your pain. But what happens when you’re ...

Tahlequah’s calf lived for only an hour. But mother, it seemed, was not ready to let baby go. For 17 days in the summer of 2018, the orca swam with her offspring balanced on her snout, covering more ...