One of the top reasons that pets end up in shelters is that owners are expecting a baby. Somewhere along the line, a rumor started that you can’t have both — a new baby and a pet. But that’s simply ...

Getting a dog increases the likelihood of having a baby by 33%, new research suggests. Adding a cat reduces the probability.

But a new working paper suggests that the conventional wisdom is wrong, at least in Taiwan, where the birthrate is one of the ...

Although nothing truly compares to the trials and rewards of raising a child, being a dog owner has many parallels. Not only do dogs rely on their families for basic care and comfort, but they also ...

Traditional family dynamics are shifting in the modern world. Couples think that having fewer children is ideal, and some prefer not to have kids at all. The reasons are as varied as you'd imagine, ...

Bringing home a new baby isn’t just an adjustment for moms and dads. It’s a major adjustment for your dog as well. Dogs are creatures of habit and tend to thrive on routine and attention – all of ...

Pets have hearts full of love. They see you not just as a friend but as family and which is why many pets will trust you with their babies more than anyone else. This special bond does not happen in ...

Animals more likely to eat their young are those with faster reproductive cycles. “Species that have large broods might be ...

Baby animals are the cutest creatures on Earth. Puppies, kittens, piglets, goslings, cubs, calves, and more — they are simply too adorable to resist! However, if you spot a baby animal out in the wild ...

And because your pet is part of the fam, that means they often will be coming along too! Of course, you'll need to get to and ...

As a new mom sat in the park with her baby, she happened to notice another mom nursing her child while holding her dog on a leash. Suddenly, the dog began to hump her leg, jostling the mom and causing ...