Ars Technica

Most, but not all, dogs play fetch, while cats do so more often than thought

Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners. Credit: Mikel M. Delgado/CC-BY 4.0 Conventional wisdom would suggest that all dogs love to play fetch, while ...
Times Union

Cats and dogs both like to play fetch − it’s rooted in their hunting instincts

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University (THE ...
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The Mental and Physical Benefits of Playing Fetch With Your Dog

What do you plan to do this year when National Fetch Day comes around? Believe it or not, October 18 is right around the corner, and it’s going to be a great day. If you are a dog owner, you know how ...
Yahoo

Cats and dogs both like to play fetch − it’s rooted in their hunting instincts

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...
The Conversation

Cats and dogs both like to play fetch − it’s rooted in their hunting instincts

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
PBS

Cats like to play fetch like dogs. The game is rooted in both species’ hunting instincts

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...