The human pacemaker Tara the miniature schnauzer received was donated to the canine by medical device company Medtronic Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

We trip over the phrase “human dog bed.” Is it a human bed for dogs or a dog bed for humans? The Plufl Human Dog Bed (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is definitely made for people, which is why WIRED reviewer ...

The practice of purchasing live animals to keep as pets has become prevalent worldwide, with millions of households acquiring animals each year for the purposes of companionship or entertainment.

Many people anecdotally have experienced feeling the support that comes from seeing a pet after a long day, and the positive mental health benefit of a pet seems to be a near-universal experience. A ...