Researchers studying 16,582 adults 50 and older report that owning dogs or cats may be associated with slower decline in specific cognitive abilities, while fish and bird ownership showed no measurable benefit. Read On…
A Yahoo Lifestyle Canada roundup gathered 20 of the funniest cat and dog posts shared on Bluesky, Instagram and X during the week of Dec. 6–12, 2025, showcasing viral moments and user-created pet content. Read On…
The Woonsocket City Council approved an ordinance barring pet stores from selling dogs and cats, a move supporters say will curb overbreeding and boost adoptions. Read On…
Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, says it is "overrun with cats again," housing more than 50 felines and seeking urgent adoptions and community help. Read On…
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and the Arizona Humane Society are listing 20 animals, including 10 dogs, for adoption during the coronavirus pandemic. Featured animals range from a one-year-old Labrador mix to older, spayed and neutered pit-bull types and a seven-year-old cat called Ginger. Read On…
Signature Mini Dachshunds shared a video on Dec. 3, 2025, showing seven animals — six 5-week-old Mini Dachshund puppies and an 8-week-old Maine Coon named Wednesday — interacting as the kitten helps the litter learn social cues. Read On…
A UCLA study makes the case that the meat-heavy diets of dogs and cats are a significant and often overlooked source of carbon emissions in the United States. Read On…
MEOW-1, a U.S. pilot study, is testing once-weekly GLP-1 injections for weight loss in overweight and diabetic cats, highlighting concerns about the scale of feline obesity and diabetes seen in places such as the UK. Read On…