Last week, my family had a significant loss when we unexpectedly had to put our cat down. He had lovingly roamed our house for 12 years and was the kids’ unlikely protector. Boo was a loyal feline, ...

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Anyone with a pet must have wondered about the secret thoughts and feelings of the creatures we walk, feed, cuddle, care for and live side by side with. Children, who form intense and loving bonds ...

Dogs can't talk, but longtime pet expert Steve Dale is helping children and families understand what their pets are really trying to say with his new book, "Ask the Dog". The book teaches kids how to ...

Kids love animals—so it makes sense that they love animal books, too, like these nonfiction picture books and middle grade books. These nonfiction book picks for PreK–7 are packed with rich vocabulary ...

Our pets have become more than just possessions: An estimated 66% of US households own one, and 97% of these consider their pets to be family members. Douglas Coatney grew up a self-professed animal ...