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An investigation of family and other interactions in our social network shows that dog owners rate their relationship with ...

I shared highlights of my interview with the Sauk County Humane Society and mentioned the Basset Hound mother, Princess, and ...

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence of long-term, reciprocal helping behavior among African starlings, challenging ...

What is your favorite color? While statistics show that the world’s favorite color is blue, it turns out that this isn’t ...

The American Veterinary Medical Association wants to help celebrate the pets that enrich our lives and encourage responsible ...

There are also differences in the way dogs and cats display affection. Dogs are often more active and outgoing, jumping or ...

When we asked Seattle Times readers to share tributes to their dearly departed pets, the responses pulled at our heartstrings ...