Michelle Cooper.

Medical and psychological findings show that in general people who have pets are both mentally and psychologically in better health than non-pet owners. There are a number of reasons why these findings make sense. First of all, the majority of pet owners understand that their pets depend on them to stay healthy. They knew when they acquired their pet that they ...

After an extremely rough week thanks to Mother Nature, it is time for uplifting news. As pet owners, we have much to be thankful for ranging from the presence of a constant snuggle buddy to the personal welcome home party we receive when we return home from our daily outings. Our pets light up our lives in our darkest moments and can turn ...

A trilling terrier saved himself from death row -- by singing "Happy Birthday," The (Sydney) Daily Telegraph reported Friday. Poor old Patches' elderly master passed away and, in the confusion that followed, the 17-year-old ended up in a pound in the state of Victoria. As relatives desperately tried to find him, it seemed the search for the dog, who used to howl ...

Most greyhounds are retired racetrack competitors who have been rescued by adoption organizations. Although some organizations might have greyhound puppies or dogs that have never been trained for the track, they are more the exception than the rule. Greyhounds make particularly loving pets. In spite of their early training for the race track, they love people and tend to be quite sociable. Greyhound racing is ...