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 ...

Adding a pet to your life is a big commitment. By getting a pet, you agree to take care of another creature for the rest of their life. You have to consider the time and money you'll need to invest in ...

Each year millions of exotic animals are sold around the world, destined for people’s basements and backyards. The term “exotic” doesn’t have a set definition, but it usually refers to a wild animal ...

A collaboration between Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis (PSO2 New Genesis) and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has been officially announced by Sega. If you are an anime fan, there's a high chance ...

In an era where technology often gets blamed for increasing isolation, companies like Slay are taking a different approach. Their viral hit app Pengu has become the biggest AI character app in the US, ...

Travelers have been crowding into airports in record numbers this year — including on four legs and leashes. Tom Carpenter and his wife travel with their Havanese dog whenever they can. “His day care ...

Where did Trump's false ‘they're eating the pets' claim come from? A look at what unfolded There is no evidence that Haitian immigrants in an Ohio community are doing that, officials say. But during ...

A viral narrative suggesting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing residents’ pets or taking wildlife from parks for food surfaced on social media this week without any credible ...

A Springfield, Ohio, city spokesperson, the mayor and city police all said claims that Haitian immigrants are stealing and eating residents’ pets are unfounded. The claims appear to have originated ...

It’s a wild viral claim that has been snapped up and memed by Elon Musk, Republican influencers and even made it onto the presidential debate stage — but it also stems from a serious problem. Are ...

Ferrets have long weaseled their way into many people's hearts. To the surprise of some, the small fury animals were domesticated centuries ago, and they can be great pets for people who live in small ...

For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, ...