If you've been pining for a pet and you're trying to pitch it to your partner, consider whipping this factoid out: Pets can boost a child's self-esteem and help their social-emotional development.

Which electronic pet is best? An electronic pet can be a fun toy or a realistic companion. While the majority of electronic pets are designed for children, you can also find highly lifelike electronic ...

Just when you thought dogs couldn’t get any better, a new study has found that having a canine companion as a kid can offer the ulti-mutt protection from an annoying skin condition. The same benefits ...

Dogs can't talk, but longtime pet expert Steve Dale is helping children and families understand what their pets are really trying to say with his new book, "Ask the Dog." ...

I am a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and have a gifted therapy dog. I also spend a lot of time in dog classes, hanging out in dog parks, and meeting, greeting, and avoiding other ...

Sometimes, it can be a bit hard for foster dogs to warm up to new people, especially when they are scared. This heartwarming video captured a foster dog named Baby achieving a great milestone as she ...

A mother and father are turning their loss into their son's legacy. John and Michelle Otten started the nonprofit “Brave Like Me” with support from the Wyoming and Elder high school communities. In ...

Every pet parent will emphatically tell you that they absolutely love their pets, and that having their fur babies in their lives inherently makes them better. Pets are always there with a loving paw ...