PETS

Let’s take a look at where a handful of common breeds found their monikers.

We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie has defied the odds, evading capture and surviving in the wild for over a year.

Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.

Adrian Budnick’s creative viral videos raised dog adoption rates by 25 percent at the Metro Animal Care and Control shelter in Nashville.

What happens when nearly 900 dachshunds gather in one place? A world record, of course.

Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.

Keep your dog‘s bed fresh and safe with these cleaning steps and tips.

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.

It doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience.

These cold weather walking tips for dogs can help you keep your pet safe, plus how to tell when it's too cold to walk your dog outside.

The Scottish government won’t be rounding up people’s pets any time soon.

Your Valentine this year could be a shelter dog in need of a home.

The Tamagotchi gets an update with this Darth Vader edition, complete with mini-games, character interactions, and lightsaber training.

Exotic beasts functioned as both diplomatic envoys and as symbols of a monarchy’s far reaching influence.

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

A family‘s pet cat was mistakenly left on a flight, leading to a cross-country journey from Melbourne to New Zealand and back.

The two new truffle species hadn’t been formally identified by scientists before the canines discovered them.

We asked an expert to help us investigate the adorable causes of the tongue-lolling phenomenon.

Tractive‘s GPS tracker offers real-time tracking, health monitoring, and safety features for dog owners.

Fido’s fascination stems from a unique mix of instinct and happenstance.

Cat lovers, take note: Here‘s a list of the most feline-friendly cities worldwide.

If you dread wrangling your pet into their winter booties, a swab of petroleum jelly can protect their paws from snow, ice, and salt in a pinch.