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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. When a dog or cat becomes a part of the family, most people ...

At first glance, Lord Ganesha’s elephant head seems visually striking but its deeper symbolism resonates with attitudes toward animals. Intrinsic nobility of all beings: Elephants are known for their ...

A very distinguished lama, a dog “driving” and a few seemingly-headless cats are among the comical images that have made it to the short list of the 2022 global animal photo competition Comedy Pet ...

To understand how pets might be linked to our past lives, we need to explore the concepts of karma and reincarnation. Karma is the spiritual law of cause and effect. It means that every action, ...

New Yorkers aren’t the only ones facing a housing crisis. More and more pets need a place to stay, too. The city’s largest animal shelter is running out of space, and is so close to capacity that it ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. It’s often said that pets replicate their owner’s behaviors, but it’s ...

In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...

Some owners fled with their pets, but a network of facilities in the Los Angeles area is straining to care for the hundreds of animals left behind. By Callie Holtermann Follow continuing coverage of ...