As every dog owner knows, they're a part of the family, so when one gets cancer - it's heartbreaking. But an experimental drug is helping them live longer, and it may be good news for children with ...

How can your family benefit from having a dog, cat, or fish? Here are some ways having a pet can pay off for your kids.

Adopting a pet can have lasting effects on your child—it can teach your kid how to love, experience a real bond, and learn how to nurture life that extends beyond their own. Teaching your child to be ...

On three acres in Waxhaw, Charlie Petrizzo, 47, raises companion dogs for children with chronic conditions, serious injuries and special needs including autism and Down syndrome. Petrizzo and his wife ...

I read your column on pit bulls. You can't say that pit bulls are just as good as any other breed for children. Headlines and stats don't lie. People with low self-esteem love to procure pit bulls ...

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HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry nonprofit is working to create safer, more compassionate interactions between children and rescue dogs and a new grant is helping make it happen. Hallie Hill ...

This could help trainers select dogs well suited for important roles such as assisting people with sight or hearing impairments or supporting police work. But does this all now mean dogs learn words ...