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Tigers are famous for their stripes, but did you know that no tiger stripe is the same? Every tiger has a unique set of stripes that can be used to identify it, similar to human fingerprints.

Before traveling with a pet this summer, whether by plane or car, read these tips from an expert veterinarian.

The dryer sheets found in laundry hampers aren't safe for cats or dogs to ingest or even touch. Here's why.

After outfitting cats with video cameras, scientists learned some surprising things about the private lives of our feline companions.

The bill would require people convicted of animal cruelty to be registered in a database that would prevent them from owning another animal for 15 years.

Grumpy Cat attends a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on September 7, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona.

On May 14, 2019, Grumpy Cat—the Internet-famous feline who launched thousands of memes—passed away peacefully in the arms of her mom, Tabatha Bundesen.

The feline fashion statement depends on whether a certain gene that gives their fur its pigment is mutated.

Animal rights activists criticize cat declawing for being inhumane, and now New York is trying to outlaw the veterinary procedure altogether.

Whether or not you're ready to commit to adding a new member to your family, there are plenty of ways to support shelters on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.

"Are you a cat or a dog person?" is a common ice-breaker. As it turns out, there might actually be meaningful differences between the two groups of pet parents.

Are golden retrievers, corgis, or German shepherds the most popular dog breed in America? As it turns out, the answer is none of the above.

The Snuggle Puppy comes with a heat pack and a beating heart, so your pet can feel comforted even when they're home alone.

You can train your cat to play fetch—really.

It might take some time and effort (and treats), but many cats can be trained to retrieve objects. Here's what you need to know.

Cats are undeniably smart, but do they have an understanding of their own identity? Researchers in Tokyo may have found the answer.

Though Drogon didn't make the final cut, there are a whopping 64 percent more puppers walking around with that moniker today than there were last year.

Since the 1980s, novelty phones in the shape of the comic strip character Garfield have mysteriously been washing ashore in France. Now we know why.

Want to hang out with hundreds of cats in paradise? Head to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary on one of Hawaii's smallest islands.

Choupette has led a life of luxury, thanks to her two personal maids, chef, and bodyguard. And she just got a little richer.

He’s dealt with elaborate booby traps, KGB agents, and a face-melting artifact, but to Indiana Jones, nothing’s more unsettling than snakes. Lots of people can relate.