Having worked with dogs for more than 25 years, I have always been interested in the question: Why do humans love their dogs so much? Is it because they look so cute? Is it because of their ...

It’s clear, we love our dogs. Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and many owners see pets as part of the family — 51 percent say pets belong “as much as a human member.” Pet ownership keeps ...

Writer Laurie White says she calls her dog baby as a term of endearment and love, and it really irritates people with kids ...

Two new papers have shown that dogs were fully distinct from wolves—and companions with people—more than 14,000 years ago. Two new genetic analyses combed the archaeological record for domestic dogs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So, what makes these dog breeds such committed companions? For starters, they are highly attuned to human emotions and thrive on ...

In an ordinary strip mall in Oklahoma City, something extraordinary happens every day. Hanging in the balance between a prison term and re-entry into society is a small woman with a huge heart.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — When Tim Heitzman is manning a hot grill on one of the busiest days of his new cafe so far, it’s not hard to figure out what one of his great loves might be. “I’m really into ...