DOGS

Lundy, the Chihuahua, and his pigeon friend, Herman.

The Disabled Chihuahua Puppy Who Befriended a Flightless Pigeon Now Has a Tiny Wheelchair

A New York animal shelter was gifted a tiny dog wheelchair after it posted about an adorable animal friendship on Facebook.

Japan’s Osaka Airport Debuts Toilet Area for Dogs, Complete With a Self-Flushing Pee Pole

Before boarding their flight, canine travelers at Osaka International Airport in Japan can make themselves comfortable at a dedicated rest area for dogs.

Seeing Eye instructors with the dogs they are training.

10 Secrets of Seeing Eye Dog Trainers

We spoke with trainers from The Seeing Eye about why certain breeds make great guide dogs, how they keep their owner’s safe from low-hanging branches, and whether they can read cross signals.

Tennessee Shelter Will Surprise Your Sweetheart With a Valentine’s Day Puppy Visit

Forget flowers and chocolate—cuddling a rescue puppy will make this the best Valentine’s Day of all time.

Cuddle Club Is The Best Thing To Happen To Senior Dogs—And Senior Humans

Older dogs in shelters sometimes get overlooked because of their age status, but the San Francisco-based Muttville has changed the stigma.

Therapy Puppy Provides Comfort to Grieving Families at North Carolina Funeral Home

Macon Funeral Home in North Carolina hopes Mochi the Bernese mountain dog will offer grieving families the comfort they need.

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The Reason Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep

Dogs dream during the REM cycle of sleep just like humans do, and the results can be quite adorable.

Not-So-Fancy Feast: Your Cat Probably Would Eat Your Rotting Corpse

The idea of cats devouring their dead owners is no urban legend. A new paper documented these savage creatures dining out on human flesh.

Wolf Puppies Play Fetch, Too, Study Finds

Some wolf puppies will retrieve balls for perfect strangers, suggesting that the species may be genetically predisposed toward the adorable behavior.

A Very Good Dog Named Patsy Has Saved More Than 220 Sheep From Australia’s Fires

When a fire approached a farm in Australia, a heroic dog named Patsy sprang into action to lead more than 220 sheep to safety.

Keanu Reeves, in happier times with his pup, in John Wick (2014).

Hate to Watch a Movie That Involves a Sad Dog Plot? This Website Can Warn You Ahead of Time

Nothing ruins movie night faster than seeing a fictitious animal harmed. Now you can screen movies and television to make sure the good boy lives.

21 of Theodore Roosevelt’s Most Memorable Pets

When Theodore Roosevelt moved into the White House in 1901, he brought with him his wife, his six children, and one of the widest (and wildest) menageries Washington, D.C. has ever seen.

Good Boy No More: Police Therapy Dog Steals Toys From a Charity Donation Bin

Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.

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Pet Store Puppies Are Making Humans Sick, Says CDC

Thirty people have contracted a drug-resistant strain of infectious bacteria, and the CDC says that contact with pet store puppies was likely the source.

8 of the Best Dogs of the Decade

All dogs are good dogs, but if we have to pick, these are some of the best pooches of the past 10 years.

Why Do Dogs Kick Their Feet After They Poop?

Dogs that dig into the ground after relieving themselves aren't trying to bury their waste. They're leaving a fecal message for other dogs.

Science Finds a Better Way to Calculate 'Dog Years'

The old method of multiplying your dog's age by seven no longer applies. Here's a more accurate way of assessing your pet's lifespan.

What’s Better Than a Dog in a Sweater? A Sweater That Shows an Image of Your Dog in a Sweater

Will you wear this sweater on your Christmas card, next to your sweater-clad dog? We certainly hope so.

This "Unicorn" Puppy With a Tail Growing Out of His Head Was Abandoned—Now He's Going Viral

Narwhal the puppy was born with an extra tail in an odd place: the middle of his forehead. Now, people are eager to adopt the one-of-a-kind rescue dog.

Puppy Dropped By Predator Is a Purebred Australian Alpine Dingo, DNA Tests Reveal

The puppy was discovered in an Australian backyard with talon marks in its back. Recently, DNA tests revealed that Wandi is really a purebred alpine dingo—an endangered subspecies.

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Fargo Brewing Company's New Beer Cans Feature Adoptable Shelter Dogs

The special beer cans from North Dakota's Fargo Brewing Company feature photographs of rescue dogs that are looking for their forever homes.

California's Wildfires Are Displacing Shelter Pets. Here's How You Can Help Them

More than 40 pets moved from shelters in Sonoma County, California are in need of new homes as wildfires rage across the state.

Ohio Bill Aims to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony

A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would make animal cruelty a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 60 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.

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5 Semi-Wild Dogs From Around the World

From America’s Carolina dogs to the tree-climbing dogs of New Guinea, here are the free-ranging dogs you should know about.

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