Children who grow up in households with pets in them learn lessons about compassion and gentleness. They learn about understanding non-verbal cues from their animal companions, and also responsibility ...

Our pets can be entertaining and do ridiculous things, and black-and-white cat Vik is no exception. His favorite thing to do is chase a red laser dot, and he never gives up on eventually catching it.

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions. After noticing that her cat struggles to calm down after playing with a laser pointer, a reader asks CVAS what is behind the ...

Cats love laser pointers. That little moving dot of light is about as much fun as a dangling string. Although it is funny to watch a cat chase a laser pointer around the room, humans are no better ...

Q: My cat goes crazy when I use a laser pointer with him. When I try to put it away when we’re done, it's like he never calms down. Should I be worried? A: The thing about laser pointers is that the ...