Patty Montone has a big heart and an even bigger love for animals and teaching. In her retirement, she has combined these interests as a volunteer Pet Professor for the Animal Protective Foundation ...

As a child, Ann Ott, an Osage High School teacher, sought solace in Tippy, her family's dog, after she was sexually abused. As she worked through the trauma, Ott would hug Tippy and cry almost every ...

Watching a beloved pet grow older can be bittersweet. The puppy that once sprinted through the yard eventually slows down. The kitten that climbed every piece of furniture begins seeking out sunny ...

Researchers at the American Humane Association found that having pets in classrooms provides numerous benefits to children. Caring for a classroom pet encourages responsibility and leadership, helps ...