The saying goes, “A dog is a man’s best friend.” Not so fast. You haven’t met John Cirillo. The phrase “A dog is a man’s best friend” has roots in multiple sources, with early recorded instances from ...

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I’ve long felt that those who love and care for their feline companions also treat human beings kindly. And I suspect those who mistreat animals do the same to humans. Mahatma Gandhi wrote: “There is ...

Kittens pick up more than just cuteness from their older feline companions—they learn vital social, survival, and even playful skills through observation and imitation. From parkour-inspired leaps to ...

In the heart of southern Taiwan’s woods, cat rescuers found a tiny kitten all alone fending for himself. No mother or siblings around. I was on assignment in the Middle East when a volunteer sent me ...

This isn’t a tale or a fable with a moral, although there may be some moral to be gleaned, and that’s one of the reasons it’s special to me. But it’s not a compelling narrative or gripping anecdote.

The cat-lovers at Aaron's Animals document young kittens learning hilarious life lessons during a hectic and chaotic school day.

I tried to ignore this kitten and focus on my goals, but he climbed up my leg, sat on my laptop keyboard, and chewed on the pages of the book I was reading. The most important lesson I've learned ...

They might not speak the same language, but our cats can teach us a lot about life without saying a word. They're independent, sure of themselves, and always make time for self-care – three qualities ...