Family pets can be cute and fun, but they are also an opportunity to teach kids about responsibility, trust and other life lessons. In this segment of 60-Second Positive Parenting, child psychologist Geoffrey Putt, PsyD, director of parenting and family support services at Akron Children's Hospital, offers some tips to families whose households may be going to the dogs.

LOS ANGELES: Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition — they weren't going anywhere without their dog.

Hundreds of retirement communities across the country now allow seniors to live with their pets and more and more keep house pets that provide the benefits without the responsibility.

Watch this cat help its owner burn calories.

When there are dogs in the stands at Progressive Field Wednesday, they won't just be misplaced Cleveland Browns fans. They'll be the tail-wagging, four-legged variety.

After selling out last August, Puppypalooza returns when the Cleveland Indians face the Seattle Mariners at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday. The Indians are again partnering with the Cleveland Animal Protective League for the event, which is presented by PUP! -- Pick Up Poop Program of Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.