Just like us, our pets are living, breathing beings – just a different species. And that they’re creatures with minds of their own makes it all the more special when they decide to sit by us or spend ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

They might not be the cuddliest creatures, but robotic pets may be one answer to the loneliness epidemic in older adults. Companion robotic pets reduced depression, anxiety, and loneliness in women ...

A trial using robotic pets to tackle loneliness in care homes has been launched. West Berkshire Council's adult social care annual report said the trial would look at how the android companions could ...

On a recent autumn morning in Washington, amid the polished halls of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual ...