Whether you’re the proud pet parent to an animal with paws, claws, hooves or fins, it’s no secret how much joy and companionship they bring us.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. When a dog or cat becomes a part of the family, most people ...

Nearly all pet owners, 97 percent to be exact, say their pets are part of their family, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. Andmore than half — 51 percent — even consider their animals ...

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