When Annette Bammert met Lenny the cat, he had developed the reputation of being the “saddest cat in the shelter.” But now ...

Dogs have a talent for looking heartbreakingly mournful at the exact moment their humans are laughing, celebrating or simply feeling good. That contrast can feel jarring, as if your joy is somehow ...

As a professional dog trainer, the short answer is yes, our canine companions absolutely experience emotional states that resemble sadness, loss and disappointment. They sense these emotions through ...

Owning a dog may make you a happier person, but new research suggests that when people feel happy, they are more likely to think that dogs look sad. This is the conclusion of a new study by behavioral ...