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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The depth of our grief when a pet dies can be astonishing. It's common to rely on our pets for more than just companionship and to find in a relationship with a pet what we most need. It’s natural to ...

SEATTLE — Bloodworks Northwest recently launched their new campaign "Give Blood. Rescue a Human." aimed at helping people and the animals they care about most. It’s no secret that animals have a ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships ...