Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pets are often portrayed as effective solutions to reduce stress and loneliness (Getty/iStock) People often turn to pets to boost ...

A majority of pet owners would prefer to spend time with their fluffy friends when they are stressed rather than with their partners, according to new research. A global survey of 30,000 pet owners ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...

Pets may not speak our language, but that doesn't mean they're not perceptive. Whether you notice or not, there are very specific things that make pets quietly judge you, according to research, based ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When you get a pet, you might find that family and friends offer a lot of ...

In a national survey from the University of Michigan, adults over 50 years of age described pets as both comfort and cost.

A recent survey by Talker Research for Newsweek revealed that Americans are picky about who watches over their pets, with people entrusting their neighbors the least. About 66 percent of people ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC (“MetLife Pet”), one of the world’s leading financial services companies, today ...

People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting an animal companion. But even though ...