A sunken ship near Florida holds clues to the early history of cats in the U.S.

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After escaping during a 2023 vacation, miniature dachshund Valerie survived in the wilderness alone for over a year.
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Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they’re accomplishing?
Tired of your dog running wild on walks? A smarter leash could help with that.
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.
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.
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