Intriguingly, this is what’s known as the “Ben Franklin effect”: when, after doing someone a favor, you actually begin to ...

And humans do seem to enjoy this. Morgan Stanley estimates the pet grooming industry will grow over 7% annually through 2030, potentially outpacing the growth of beauty products for people (5% ...

A small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of ...

Ever notice how some people just have a way with animals and kids? Last weekend at my nephew's birthday party, I watched ...

A recent utility tax increase approved by the City Council is helping the department keep some of the positions that were slated for layoffs, but the department still has a ...

It’s the most wonderful time of year, and we at Defector are proud to bring back our series discussing some of the most, uh, ...

“If people know that their dog ingested mouse bait and it looks like it's going to be an anticoagulant, we always recommend trying to induce vomiting, whether that be in the clinic with us, or at home ...

Your preference for felines over canines might reveal surprising psychological patterns about your personality that ...

If you own a cat, there’s a pretty good chance that you love that creature as if it were your own child. You feed him, play ...

If people invested even a fraction of the money they pour into massive animal “rights” organizations into helping children in ...

Learn what drives animal hoarding, how to spot early warning signs, and what families can do to protect people and pets.

Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson deliver incredible performances in The Patient, a thriller series about a therapist held ...