It’s often said that the price of love is loss. Though this is spoken of humans, it applies to dogs as well. Vets say that dogs experience tremendous grief when they lose canine companions or members ...

Ever notice your dog approach you when you cry? Or see how Fido might walk up to a stranger in tears? A new study suggests that dogs not only notice when someone is upset and needs help, they also ...

A new study finds that dogs have an emotional response when they see humans cry, and it's actually really sweet. Research led by Fanni Lehoczki and Paula Pérez Fraga from the Neuroethology of ...

Your dog curls up next to you, eyes glistening, a soft whimper escaping as they press into your lap. It tugs at something deep in you, like your pet is sharing a silent sorrow. Are those tears from ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions every week in "Ask the Shelter". A reader wonders why her cat is such a picky eater. Do dogs cry? CVAS says yes, and no. Meet the ...

Your dog is probably happy to see you when you’ve been gone for a while. Maybe she barks, jumps, wags, and maybe even pees a little on the floor. But is she so happy that she cries tears of joy?

Dogs don’t just sense emotions, they react to them in the most unexpected ways. Some offer a comforting paw, others snuggle up close, and then there are the ones who decide to turn it into a ...