A contest planned for children in New Zealand to hunt and kill feral cats as part of a drive to protect native species has been axed following backlash from the public and animal rights groups. The ...

Sonoma Valley vintner and proprietor of Coplan Vineyards Carole Coplan has released her debut children’s picture book, ...

In the end, veterinarians want to remind caregivers that owning a cat with kids can be a joyful and enriching family experience. With informed care, clear guidance, and attention to how both the child ...

They’ll hath no furry. A children’s cat-hunting competition targeting feral felines in New Zealand has been canceled after the planned event sparked outrage among animal-rights activists. Organizers ...

Children should understand that cats, like humans, value their personal space. It’s crucial to teach them to recognize when a cat needs their alone time or wants to retreat to their safe space, such ...

Feline friends can help families in more ways than one. Cats help calm children with autism, according to new research from the University of Missouri. The study was conducted by Gretchen Carlisle, ...

There are well-documented mental health benefits to pet ownership, as much research has shown. Indeed, we know there are some physical benefits as well, as dog owners tend to have more active ...

A hunting contest in rural New Zealand where children were to compete to kill the greatest number of feral cats for a cash prize has been canceled after a backlash from animal rights organizations.

Cats don’t get much respect—at least among researchers who study the relationships between pets and people. For example, at the 2017 conference of the International Society of Anthrozoology, 32 ...

In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children, ...