Owen Chase

A cat eyeing an object on the edge of a table is usually following a familiar pattern, and the moment it...

Most owners expect enthusiasm the moment a leash appears, which is why a sudden protest at the doorway feels surprising. A...

Aging sneaks up on dogs in ways that owners don’t always catch. The obvious things, like gray fur and slower walks,...

Cats are surprisingly good at teaching people how to respond to them. A small chirp, a dramatic flop, or a soft...

Finding a partner and sticking with them for life isn’t all that common in the animal world, but a few species...

Scientists continue to discover animals that seem almost too strange to be real. Even with shrinking habitats and climate pressures, new...

Guinea pigs don’t wag tails or lick faces the way dogs might, but they still show affection in surprisingly personal ways....

Dogs weren’t always companions lounging on couches. Many breeds were created with a job in mind, such as tracking scent through...

Agility and obedience sports are all about communication. The best dogs with these traits move in sync with their handlers by...

Some dogs cost more to cover simply because their medical histories leave insurance companies nervous. Size, inherited conditions, and the types...