Dogs are great and all that, but some of us recognize an intrinsic feline nature that just can’t be found among canines.

If you're a pet owner, there has likely been at least one instance where you've looked at your dog or cat and thought, "I really wish I could understand you." Maybe it's when they wake you up at four ...

For years, people have guessed what their cats meant with each meow, chirp, or growl. Sometimes it’s obvious—a hungry stare or a tail flick. Other times, it feels like there’s a secret language ...

For decades, the popular view has been that cats form simpler, less nuanced social bonds with humans than dogs do. Dogs are often celebrated for their loyalty, responsiveness to human emotions, and ...

The results of the study could benefit both cats and humans alike, according to scientists Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously ...

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...