As the federal government shutdown drags on, the impact is being felt far beyond paychecks and grocery bills. It's even hitting the food bowls of family pets. Local shelters say more and more families ...

I have three friends I’d trust with my life. I also have a dog I’d trust with my soul. And if I’m being completely honest, most days the dog wins. That’s not a joke. It’s not me being antisocial or ...

While an increasingly small number of people, especially academic researchers, try to argue that nonhuman animals (animals) don’t really make friends, most people, including both researchers and ...