Who doesn’t love puppies? They’re adorable, they smell so sweet, and they generally bring joy to all they encounter. The path leading up to their birth, however, can be overwhelming for everyone ...

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the unplanned consequences of pet ownership. By Kwame Anthony Appiah I have a good friend whose dog is unneutered for health reasons. At the dog park, his dog had ...

From getting extra cuddles to vigilant protection, many expectant parents claim their dogs behave differently during pregnancy—sometimes even before the person knew they were pregnant themselves. But ...