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Your house wouldn't be a home without your pets. We have great tips to help keep them healthy, happy and safe. Plus, see photos of more than 8,000 adorable pets!

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Great New Pet Products

Keep your two- and four-legged friends happy with these innovative new products. Trust us, our own pets gave these the paws-up.

Puppy Love

Badly behaved dog. Lonely little girl. The perfect match.

No Pet Left Behind

Millions of healthy animals are euthanized every year in shelters; Nathan Winograd wants that number reduced to zero.

10 Ways to Plan for Air Travel With Your Dog

Planning a trip with your dog? Air travel can be stressful on you and your pet. Melanie Monteiro, dog safety expert, offers her tips for safer puppy travel.

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Votes in our Dogs vs. Cats Photo Contest are in! Readers chose "Sleepy Baby" submitted by Mary Sample as their favorite photo. Check out the winning photo below and then see the other nine finalists!
6Is Your Pet a Hero?
Tell us what makes your pet a hero.
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Cute and clever ideas for your four-legged friends.
8Quiz: Are You Feeding Your Pets Right?
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