Mars CEO Grant Reid told Business Insider that the tendency for millennials to see pets as children is helpful to ... way than maybe older generations were. How is that showing up?

Kids who have dogs as pets are happier than those who don't and those who have cats, according to analysis of results of surveys of children in 2,600 Tokyo households when they were at ages 10 ...

The rise in pet ownership stands in stark contrast to another recent trend: the decline in parenthood. The percentages of US women between 30 and 39 in 2022 who had never had children were the ...

Children love cute animals and are often intrigued by having a pet of their own. Whether it’s a cat, dog or hamster; caring for an animal can provide a valuable life experience for your child as ...

Her thoughts were reiterated by other participants ... Ultimately, the decision to become a pet parent over having children is a personal choice that should be considered carefully.