Scientists are now digging up evidence that animals can also help improve mental health, even for people with challenging disorders. Though the studies are small, the benefits are impressive enough that clinical settings are opening their doors to animal-assisted interventions--pet therapy, in other words--used alongside conventional medicine.

Most of us know it is not safe to feed a dog chocolate, but what about cats?

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyler Matakevich was definitely not intending to adopt a dog.

Then a small, black rescue puppy named Jerrica was placed into his big, football player arms.

Spring cleaning may look a little different for a pet owner versus a non-pet owner. In addition to clearing out cobwebs and getting rid of items accumulated over the winter, pet owners may need to clean or toss certain pet supplies.

Here’s when to clean your pet’s beds, bowls, and toys in order to keep your home clean, healthy and smelling fresh.

One of the newest employees at East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a four-legged friend whose job is to brighten staffers' and patients' days. Farley, a golden retriever puppy born in October, is the hospital's first-ever full-time comfort animal. The lovable canine will take on her new job in memory of a patient.