In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind—and how to save others in the future.

No one will ever know exactly how many dogs and cats became sick or died from the melamine-laced pet foods that caused a scandal last year. The best guess comes from Portland-based Banfield, The Pet ...

Watching a beloved pet grow older can be bittersweet. The puppy that once sprinted through the yard eventually slows down. The kitten that climbed every piece of furniture begins seeking out sunny ...

We learn many life lessons from the interactions we have during our childhood, they’re never explicitly taught to us and yet we pick them up subconsciously through our interactions. Owning a pet can ...

Recovering missing animals requires understanding both animal and human behavior. Credit...Alana Paterson for The New York Times Supported by By Emily Anthes In 1996, Kat Albrecht was a police officer ...