Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...

Each year millions of exotic animals are sold around the world, destined for people’s basements and backyards. The term “exotic” doesn’t have a set definition, but it usually refers to a wild animal ...

From new semi-private pet airplanes to road trips, this is everything pet parents should consider before hitting the road. As people continue to travel more often with their furry friends in tow; the ...

In an era where technology often gets blamed for increasing isolation, companies like Slay are taking a different approach. Their viral hit app Pengu has become the biggest AI character app in the US, ...

Travelers have been crowding into airports in record numbers this year — including on four legs and leashes. Tom Carpenter and his wife travel with their Havanese dog whenever they can. “His day care ...

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that migrants are eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio, during the presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty ...

Among the products of Dog by Dr Lisa, an Australian pet-care brand, you will find a cleanser for sensitive skin, a soothing balm and a cologne. All are free of genetically modified ingredients—and ...

A viral narrative suggesting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing residents’ pets or taking wildlife from parks for food surfaced on social media this week without any credible ...

Being a pet parent can have many physical and mental health benefits for some people. Experts call it “the pet effect.” If you’re considering getting a pet, keep in mind that many of these benefits ...

For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, ...

Jessica Pierce is a bioethicist and writer. She is the author of multiple books, including A Dog’s World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans, which Marc Bekoff co-authored. By day, ...

Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue. By Linda Baker This article is part of our Pets special section on ...