Trap, neuter, return programs for free-roaming cats are controversial. New research says they can reduce populations and suffering, but only at scale.

Fireworks and other hazards can be tough for dogs on the Fourth of July. Here's how to keep them safe.

The mistakes people make in choosing a romantic partner also show up in dog adoptions. Here are some tips to take to the animal shelter.

An analysis of 114 homemade cat food recipes finds that none measure up.

Here are three reasons not to adopt a dog based on their supposed breed, and a quiz that shows how hard it is to tell a dog's DNA by its appearance.

"These results should be reassuring to dog owners."

More than 70% of older adults in fair or poor health said their pet helps them cope with physical or emotional symptoms.

Owners, their partners, and neighbors tend to abuse animals in different ways, research finds.

Bigger dogs, with their bigger brains, seem to have the edge in some—but not all—measures of cognition.

A viral lemur video that made people on Twitter say "so sweet," "awwww-cute," and "freaking adorable" has a potential dark side.