Fetch is a game inextricably tied to dogs. But new research shows that cats play fetch, too — maybe more than you thought. Approximately 40% of cats will bring back a thrown toy at least some of the ...

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...

The endless energy of a playful dog is something that many pet owners know well. One woman's recent attempt to catch a break from a relentless game of fetch with her canine has become a viral TikTok ...

Pets have a special place in the family, and the arrival of a new member often brings out the most unexpected yet touching moments. Such is the case in a recent viral video where a Goldendoodle dog ...

According to new research, there's a popular game dog parents play with their pups that cats really love to play, too. On September 5, 2024, new research was published that says playing fetch isn't ...

While some pet owners may disagree, it's widely accepted that around 80% of dogs will engage in fetching 'play' behaviors with their humans. But scientists have now found out that almost half of ...

Vet student Ally was playing a game of fetch with her corgi, Lucy, when the dog tragically died. She is now warning others of the dangers of playing fetch with a stick ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University (THE ...