The multidisciplinary nature of human-(nonhuman) animal interactions (HAI), and global
interest in HAI development, has led to an explosion of research in recent years justifying the …

From homemade meals for our dogs to high-end feline veterinary care, pets are a growing
multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States. In Just Like Family, Andrea Laurent …

Pet parenting is part of the pet-guardian relationship and involves caring for companion
animals by applying strategies and actions typically seen in the parent-child caregiving …

About 38.4% of US households include a dog, and 25.4% a cat, as pets, and a recent poll
suggested over 90% of pet owners feel their companion animal is a family member …

ABSTRACT The American Pet Products Association reports a decade-long increase of pet
spending, estimated to reach over $69 billion in 2017. In some cases, these owners apply …

Companion animals in the US are increasingly regarded as members of the family with
whom one may share a strong emotional bond. However, despite an evolving social …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide support to the validity of cross-species parenting
(pet parenting). Surprisingly to some, pet parenting is still stigmatized, and as such, may be …

Abstract The Cat/Dog–Owner Relationship Scale (C/DORS) assesses both affective and
pragmatic aspects of the relationship. The main objectives of the present study were to …

Voluntarily Childfree: Identity and Kinship in the United States discusses what it means to
make a life worth living without traditional parenthood. Themes include authenticity and …

Non‐human animals have long been embedded in society and are well‐documented as
integrated into people's lives and families. However, researchers and practitioners …