Minjay, my 9-year-old yellow lab, is quite possibly the happiest dog in the world. From the moment I met him as a puppy, he changed my life. He has taught me the truth about what real happiness and ...

Stewart McLaurin of the White House Historical Association introduces the presidential pets exhibit at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Statistics tell us that about 60 percent of American households have at least one pet. That's the majority. Still, that leaves 40 percent of people who don't have a Fido or Fifi living in their home.

Pets help adults create a welcoming environment in the classroom and more easily relate with their students. Bonding with a pet can give students a common ground with each other, and therefore ...