From city apartments to wide-open countryside, pets play a powerful role in American life—boosting emotional health, ...

In July’s Morning Report newsletter, we said goodbye to Rhino the cat, celebrated the rescue of another cat called Harley and introduced you to four dogs — Audrey, Scuppers, Betty and Tru Blu. Molly ...

While the lifetime cost of owning a dog can reach up to $55,000, and cats can cost over $45,000, there are many affordable options for animal companionship. When choosing a pet, it's crucial to ...

"I love seeing animals first thing in the morning. I love it when they sleep on the bed with me," Barrymore tells PEOPLE of her seven pets Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Pet insurance enrollment is rising, with more than 6.4 million dogs and cats in the U.S. insured as of 2024, according to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Many animal lovers feel their pets are family members, so it’s ...

Many Americans know that caring for a pet isn't cheap, but just how expensive it is can still be surprising to some. A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners ...