A global rise in dog ownership worldwide reflects a growing desire to nurture without the demands of raising children, researchers have suggested. Academics found that much of Europe, North America, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers say adults are increasingly disconnected from small children in daily life. Pets — especially dogs — are stepping in ...

People are replacing babies with dogs and it's making them happier. Why people are choosing dogs over babies.

You’ll notice the places you go—from parks to cafés to apartment lobbies—look different as more households add dogs. Experts link rising dog ownership to broader social changes that also help explain ...

Birth rates are declining worldwide, while dog parenting practices are gaining popularity. What does this growing “furry children” trend reveal about our societies? Researchers from Eötvös Loránd ...

(KRON) — Someone stole a dog that had previously attacked a child in Oakland, city officials said. The dog was deemed as “vicious” for “attacking and seriously injuring a child,” a deputy city ...

An investigation is underway after a dog allegedly attacked a child this week in Puyallup. In a statement posted Friday evening, the Puyallup Police Department said the incident happened on Thursday, ...