PETS

What You Should Know About Pet Health Insurance

Is comprehensive puppy coverage worth the expense?

Introducing KitNipBox, the Cat Lover's Version of BarkBox

The subscription service delivers a monthly package filled with kitty goodies to your doorstep.

10 Amazing Dog Parks

Your dog will thank you for a lovely day at one of these parks.

Chicago’s Midway Airport Now Has a Bathroom Just for Pets

Airports are now required to have pet relief areas, making doggie pit stops a more common sight in terminals.

Citizen Science Project Calls for Donations of Dog DNA

Darwin's Dogs is looking for canine DNA to better understand mental illness in humans.

Study Finds Dogs Prefer Praise Over Treats

Here's further evidence that the love between dogs and their owners is mutual.

Do Animals Get Sunburns?

After a long, snowy winter, it’s hard to resist the allure of warm summer days. Of course, they can come at a cost—including a sunburn. While it’s a well-known advisory for humans to slather on that SPF before taking in the rays, what about animals?

7 Pets Who Rescued Their Humans

When her owner had a heart attack, LuLu the pig played dead in the road until help arrived.

11 Numbers You Should Have on Speed Dial

When you really need a locksmith, you won't want to waste time looking for one.

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Lord Byron's Poetic Goodbye to His Best Friend

The poet honored his beloved Newfoundland on the grounds of Newstead Abbey, his family estate.

8 Tips for Improving Your Cat's Litter Box

Read on for eight tips for keeping your cat's box tidy, fresh, and welcoming.

8 Prison Animal Programs

Prisons across the United States and elsewhere have instituted programs that pair inmates with animals in need. The benefits to the inmates are many: They can cuddle with the animals, learn new skills, practice compassion and consideration, and some even

Always Wanted to Lick Your Cat? Now You Can

The LICKI Brush promises all the licks and none of the hairballs.

Dog Attacks on Postal Workers Are No Joke, Says USPS

A new report shows that 6500 of the agency's employees were attacked in 2015 alone.

UK Companies Introduce 'Pawternity Leave' for Pet Owners

The policy will allow pet owners to take a couple hours, days, or even weeks off—as needed—to care for their sick companions.

How Do Dogs Drink Water?

It's loud and sometimes messy, but it gets the job done.

12 Facts About Pets and Pet Ownership for National Pet Day

It goes without saying that for pet owners, every day is National Pet Day—but the official holiday is on April 11th.

Dog Poop DNA Testing May Be Coming to a City Near You

Apartment complexes in cities around the United States and Britain are taking some pretty extreme measures when it comes to cracking down on unscooped dog poop.