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This "Dating Website" for Adoptable Pets Matches You With the Perfect Rescue Dog
Adopting a rescue dog is a big commitment. How I Met My Dog makes sure you go home with the perfect pup.
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The Best Way to Pet a Cat, According to an Expert
If your cat runs away every time you reach out to pet it, don't give up—there is a right way to pet a cat.
Declawing Cats Could Soon Be Illegal in Massachusetts
The painful procedure has been outlawed in several cities. Now, Massachusetts may follow New York's lead and become the second state to ban it.
Want to Reduce Your Stress In 10 Minutes? Pet a Cat or Dog
A new study shows that those puppy-playtime programs colleges host during finals season can actually be effective in just a few minutes.
A New Jersey Pizzeria Is Using Its Delivery Boxes to Help Find Missing Pets
A New Jersey pizzeria owner’s modern spin on the old milk carton idea involves two of your favorite things: pizza and pets.
A Stranger Things Fan Is Selling Epic Demogorgon Dog Costumes on Etsy
It seems like it would be impossible to make the Demogorgon cute, but a fan's handcrafted dog costumes manage to pull it off.
12-Year-Old Is Making Bow Ties for Shelter Dogs In Order To Help Them Find Their Forever Homes
According to Beaux and Paws founder Darius Brown, it’s hard to resist adopting a shelter dog wearing a bow tie.
Are Harry Potter Fans Cat Lovers or Dog People? A Survey Gets to the Bottom of the Matter
As much as some Potterheads may wish they could have some of the animals from Harry Potter, whether it be a half-kneazle or a hippogriff, realistically, most of those creatures have to remain in the world of fantasy.
The FDA Has Linked 16 Popular Dog Food Brands to Canine Heart Disease
Many grain-free dog food brands billed as healthier options have been linked to a rise in heart disease cases among dogs in recent years.
Pet Obesity is Causing Big Health Problems, According to a New Report
The number of fats cats and plus-sized dogs is on the rise. A new report from a veterinary group warns that chronic health conditions can be the result.
Scamp the Tramp Named World’s Ugliest Dog
In a society overrun by fashion magazines, beauty contests, and Instagram models, it’s nice when the not-so-photogenic are appreciated. Case in point: Scamp the Tramp, who was just named 2019’s World’s Ugliest Dog.
11 Tips for Traveling With Your Pet, According to a Veterinarian
Before traveling with a pet this summer, whether by plane or car, read these tips from an expert veterinarian.
Want to Give a Retired Police or Military Dog a Forever Home? Mission K9 Rescue Can Help
Life after the police force or military can be hard for working dogs. Mission K9 Rescue gives them the treatment and stability they deserve in retirement.
The 10 Most Dog-Friendly Workplaces in America
Dog owners are starting to get ecstatic with bring your dog to work day coming up on June 21. Having a pet at work can seem like another job to handle, but it is actually the quite opposite.
The Reason Why Dryer Sheets Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs
The dryer sheets found in laundry hampers aren't safe for cats or dogs to ingest or even touch. Here's why.
The Right Way to Pet a Dog, According to Veterinarians
Yes, that pup in the park is adorable. But there's a specific protocol you should follow when approaching dogs you haven't met before.
What Makes a Pet an Emotional Support Animal?
An animal doesn't need to be a pig, a peacock, or something just as unconventional to qualify. What constitutes an emotional support animal has little to do with the pet itself and more to do with its owner.
How to Turn an Old Wicker Basket Into a DIY Cat Bed
If you have an old wicker basket at home, you can make a cute and comfortable elevated bed for your cat in just a few minutes.
Rhode Island Approves Bill to Create an Animal Abuser Registry
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.
Plano, Texas Is Home to a Dog-Friendly Movie Theater That Serves Bottomless Wine or Whiskey
K9 Cinemas invites moviegoers—both human and canine—to watch classic films on the big screen. And the best part for the human members of this couple? Your $15 ticket includes bottomless wine or whiskey.
Dozens of Donkeys, Mini-Donkeys, and Baby Donkeys Are Looking for New Homes
The Humane Society of North Texas cares for 60 rescued donkeys, miniature donkeys, baby donkeys, and Thoroughbred horses—and they all need homes.
Louisiana Pulls Back on Creating a Registry for Convicted Animal Abusers
Louisiana is shelving a bill that would require people convicted of animal abuse to register. It would also prohibit them from owning an animal for 10 years.
15 Facts About Grumpy Cat
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.
Oregon Man Wants to Be the First Person to Launch His Cat’s Cremains Into Space
Pikachu, may he rest in peace, will be given quite the send-off when his ashes are blasted into Earth's orbit aboard a Celestis rocket.