Stepping inside the SPCA, you’re immediately immersed in the everyday sounds of the animal shelter. High-pitched barks, soft meows and the noise of scratching claws fill your ears, instantly giving you...

This personal narrative is published in collaboration with Alexa Ault’s English classes and was edited for grammar and AP style by a Knight Life editor. I had a lot of pets when I was younger. Before...

From midnight zoomies to face kisses, pets seem to improve our day in one way or another. Pets make us happy and, at the end of the day, they will be there to comfort us, even when nobody else will. Along...

When it comes to dog fighting, pit bulls are the breed of choice.  These dogs are strong, loyal and often dominant. This fact has given the dogs a negative reputation. When some people think of pit...

My family adopted a new cat from the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue this week, and with the whole family staying home, it has been a smooth introduction. We’ve decided to name her Queenie, and she’s a four-year-old...