Research on joy—those bursts of “woo-hoo moments”—is an exciting area of study across species. But the feeling of joy is tough to measure.

Alpha Violet picks up Fernanda Tovar's "Mexican"Sad Girlz," following two girls in the aftermath of a traumatic event, ahead ...

A roundup of family-friendly activities taking place in the Charleston area during the week of Jan. 16-22, 2026.

A funny moment unfolded on December 25, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil, when an overexcited dog jumped onto a bed and ruined a carefully planned birthday surprise.

On December 24, 2025, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, @alimente.um.bichinho shared a video of a playful interaction between a mischievous dog and a cat. In the video, the cat hides inside a box while the ...

The Golden Globes had its share of surprises and sweet moments. Amy Poehler took home the first podcast award, joking about ...

A Dachshund has officially joined the 'Emily in Paris' fandom. His adorable reaction to the new season is stealing the ...

It’s easy to feel like you’re lacking as a pet parent when it’s frigid out. As much as dogs need exercise and mental stimulation, sometimes winter gets in the way of the usual outdoor adventuring. But ...

Dogs possess an innate ability to read our emotions, offering us comfort in times of grief and sharing in our joys. Naturally, we want to pay it forward, especially when it comes to bids for affection ...

A “fun-loving” dog has spent more than 200 days in shelters — and he still needs a home of his own. “His long stay in a kennel has taken a toll,” a North Carolina animal shelter wrote in a Sept. 29 ...

No matter the season, the weather doesn’t always cooperate for long walks or outdoor play. From sweltering summer afternoons to rainy days and icy winters, there are plenty of times when heading ...

Earlier this week, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes called out teammate Travis Kelce for not knowing where Brazil was on a map. On Thursday, Kelce fired back with some fun of his own.