What people call themselves in relation to pets doesn’t automatically reflect how they care for animals. Everyday practices ...

Purina Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies Program to fund three new studies exploring how pets support survivor healing, child well-being and feline mental health ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17, 2025 ...

Shankland's award-winning interdisciplinary book examines our dominance of and affection for animals and how empathy toward ...

Purina has awarded research funding to 3 international scientific teams as part of its 2026 Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies, a biennial program that supports research on the bond between ...

Even if dogs can’t solve the world’s biggest problems, they can be present at just the right moment for folks who need a ...

When a cat loves a human, it shows affection through subtle behaviors. These six signs help explain feline bonding and emotional attachment clearly ...

For International Human-Animal Bond Day (Nov. 8th), Dechra elevates its commitment to supporting veterinarians in protecting the bond worldwide Dechra, a global leader in veterinary specialty care, ...

A long-shared history links humans and dogs, a relationship that began more than 15,000 years ago when early wolves sought food and shelter near human settlements and gradually adapted to life ...

They say dogs are a man’s best friend so here’s a reason to celebrate that special bond - it’s Human-Animal Relationship Week! Lidia Vesterfelt with Michigan Humane joined “Live in the D” to share ...

A group of leading veterinarians has issued a stark warning about what the rise of “fur baby culture,” arguing that treating pets like human children can actually put their welfare at risk. The ...

Every year, nearly 2 million young Americans experience homelessness. As many as a quarter of them own pets, which can be both a crucial source of emotional support and a barrier to receiving services ...