How emotionally close you are to your pet is not necessarily a good measure of how your relationship affects your well-being. Nattalia Nuñez/Unsplash, CC BY-ND For many people, pets provide ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...

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All of us love our pets as if they were an actual part of our family. That kind of love and companionship is the whole point of having a pet, after all! But according to a new survey, that love for ...

Pets can teach us a lot about empathy and loving connections. Here’s why having a pet can make social relationships better. Pets can be incredible sources of support and companionship. They can also ...

Millions of people share their lives with dogs, opening their homes and hearts to their canine companions. It’s a partnership that goes back thousands of years. We love and care for them, feed and ...