SolStock/E+/Getty Images It’s not uncommon to hear someone refer to their dog as their “fur baby,” or to themselves as a “dog mom” or “pet parent.” At the same time, dog ownership has risen across many countries where fertility rates have remained stable, or even decreased — leading some to question if potential parents are...
Yuliya Taba/E+/Getty Images I’ve been lucky to always have super affectionate cats as pets. Like, climb into your lap every chance they get, purr right into your ear, knock you over for the chance to get a little petting — all of the normal love signs. But the cat we adopted at 3 years old...
Westend61/Getty Images Does your dog treat you like corn on the cob? Every so often, my pup will lie next to me on the couch or stop mid-play session to nibble with her tiny front teeth on my hand or arm. A quick Reddit search reveals that it’s actually pretty common for dogs to do...
Photographs by Maria Itina/Getty Anyone who has ever lost a dog knows it’s a heartbreaking experience. When a dog dies, you don’t just lose a pet, you lose a companion. You lose a witness to your life, a keeper of your secrets, the one who catches both crumbs and tears. Those who aren’t dog people...