Pets

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Can dogs sense you’re pregnant? Here’s what science and pet experts say

While scientific evidence is still limited, many dog owners believe their furry companions sensed something was different as they approached or went through pregnancy.

New mom’s Reddit post about resenting her pets is met with empathy from fellow moms

The lack of judgement from commenters is truly something special.

I thought I was ready for a dog, but I wasn’t

What our puppy taught me about respecting my limits.

5 tips for raising a puppy with kids, according to a professional dog trainer

Create a more enjoyable experience for your family and successfully navigate the puppy stage with these tried-and-true tips.

Jealous cat throws up immediately after meeting her baby sister in viral TikTok

"Return to sender," - Fefe the cat, probably

Touching viral TikTok shows 13-year-old’s priceless reaction to getting a cat for her birthday

The 13-year-old's dad surprised her with a new pet for her birthday!

LA County grants 6-year-old girl a ‘unicorn license’ after she wrote them a sweet letter

A tweet showcasing a 6-year-old's letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control recently went viral for the most precious reason.

This company wants to recycle your old, worn-out socks and turn them into dog beds

So far the project has repurposed 246,000 socks, preventing over 20,000 pounds of material waste from entering landfills.

5 signs your child is ready for a family pet

Pets can be a fun and healthy addition to a family, but only if everyone is ready for the responsibility.

Welcoming a new pet to the family? How to pet proof when you have kids

Like baby proofing, you’ll want to take similar steps to prep before a new pet comes into your house.

Getting a puppy made me realize that we’re definitely done having kids

I'd expected that my new puppy would fill a baby-shaped hole in my life, but instead, she gently revealed that perhaps, babyhood wasn't all that appealing to me anymore.

Animal shelters are seeing more dogs get adopted than ever before

Dogs are finding their forever homes and it's the good news we totally needed today.

6 things my dog taught me about parenting

There are parallels between raising a dog and raising a child that are worth considering.

Want a responsible child? Get them a pet

It turns out a pet just might be the gift that keeps on giving

Benefits of pets for kids actually start during pregnancy, study finds

Researchers found advantages for the babies of both dog and cat owners.

Raising kids with a dog: He is teaching our family selflessness and patience

They are making memories with our pup and learning some pretty great character traits along the way.

Introducing your dog to your new baby

Tips to prep your pooch for baby.