Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How emotionally close you are to your pet is not necessarily a good measure of how your relationship affects your well-being.

Research reveals that those who confide in their pets more than their partners have discovered the one relationship where ...

Need one more reason to love your dog? New research suggests they might be called "man's best friend" for reasons beyond reliable companionship. A recent study experimentally manipulated the presence ...

People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting an animal companion. But even though ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...