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Grandpa Wrestles a Gator to Save His Dog

It had been a particularly rainy summer in quiet Lake County, Florida. The water level had risen in two ponds nestled among large green lawns in The Villages,…

Fat Pets Get Fit: 17 Amazing Makeovers

Does your furry friend need a diet? Chances are, yes: More than half of dogs and cats are overweight and 20 percent are obese, according to this…

Pooches Pose for Doggone Funny Pics

I have a guinea pig, and it’s arguably the most serious beast I’ve ever laid eyes on. It’s more likely to keel over of a heart attack…

The Guardian Cats of St. Petersburg

Cats: An endless source of LOLs, total oddballs, and now, invaluable protectors of priceless masterpieces.

In a completely fascinating video segment featured on Artlog,…

The Lolcat’s Meow

Next month, the Internet phenomena of adorable cats doing painfully cute things—like fitting themselves into way-too-tiny boxes and creeping up on you ninja style—will…

Remarkable Animal Friendships

Memorable Pets for Alzheimer’s Patients

My beloved grandma Lil succumbed to ever-worsening dementia before she passed away from heart failure at age 90. Yet even when her mind was utterly spotty, she loved…

Pet Obesity: Is Yours at Risk?

Studies show nearly half of our dogs and cats are overweight or obese, but these healthy habits might help keep your pet from becoming an alarming statistic.

13 Things Ticks Won’t Tell You

With Lyme disease and other tick-spread illnesses expected to spike this year, protect yourself with these tips on everything from how to remove a tick to where they love to hide.

6 Secrets for a Well-Behaved Pet

Is your pet's bad behavior driving you crazy? Here's how to fix six common problems.