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Pets & Animals

Whether you have a fur baby you adore, are thinking of getting one, or are just an animal lover, this is the place for you. We’ve got answers to your pet questions and advice, fascinating facts about creatures big and small, and, yes, cute pictures.

A brindle mixed breed dog offering its paw to a person for a handshake

Why Does My Dog Put His Paw on Me?

You talk with your hands. Why shouldn't your dog?

15 Adorable Photos of Puppies Playing in Leaves

Dogs love the fall just as much as we do.

6 Pictures That Will Change the Way You Look At Moths

Butterflies may get all the glory, but these reader pictures of moths prove that some...

Why I Opened a “Retirement Home” for Senior Golden Retrievers

You can never have too many Golden Retrievers in your life, even if they're not...

11 Most Affectionate Dog Breeds That Love to Cuddle

We rounded up the fluffiest snuggle buddies to make your decision easy when choosing your...

How to Choose the Best Leash for Your Dog

Planning on getting a dog and not sure how to choose the best leash? Read...

How to Remove Pet Hair from Your Couch

If pet hair has taken over your furniture, there's a way to get it off...

8 Ways to Get That Dog Smell Out of the Couch

If you're wondering how to get dog smell out of your couch, there are a...

A Bear Followed Me on a Camping Trip—And We Developed a Real Friendship

The author had heard about wild animals  that bonded with humans. But this  seven-foot Goliath...

7 Best Products for Removing Pet Stains on Furniture

If your pets are allowed on the furniture, the occasional stain is inevitable—just be sure...

16 Pet Products Vets Never Buy—And Neither Should You

That chew toy may look like fun, or your dog may think antlers are delicious—but...

The Best Dog Food Brands Veterinarians Feed Their Own Pets

Veterinarians want the best for their dogs, of course, and so do you. What these...

Do Dogs Have a Sense of Time?

If you've ever wondered how your pup always seems to know when it's time for...

15 Surprising Benefits of Adopting a Shelter Dog

Giving a dog a second chance can mean lots of advantages for you, the human,...

The 20 Best Cat Costumes for Halloween

Looking for the pur-fect Halloween cat costume? Check out these fun, hilarious outfits you and...

13 Things Shelter Dogs Wish You Knew

If those pups could talk, they would tell you a few important things. Here's what...

10 Shelter Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

When you rescue a dog, you never know if you might ultimately be rescuing yourself.

Why Do Dogs Like Belly Rubs?

If you've ever wondered why dogs like belly rubs, you're not alone. There are a...

Why Do Dogs Circle Before Lying Down?

Since sleeping dogs "lie," we asked pet experts for the true story.

15 Lazy Dog Breeds That Are Expert Nappers

Looking for a dog who values snuggle time over leash time? Consider these adorably lazy...

Don’t Dress Up Your Dog for Halloween Before Reading This

These days, dogs look just as cute in Halloween costumes as the kids do. But...

Black Cats and Halloween: What’s True and What’s Not

Black cats have been misunderstood and accused of outrageous things from bad luck to causing...

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How to Pet-Proof Your Kitchen Space

Here's why your fur baby needs you to pet-proof your kitchen ASAP—and how to do...

This Is What Happens to Your Dog When You Say “I Love You”

It's not only humans who like to hear those three little words.

This Animal Kills the Most Humans Every Year—and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking Of

The world's deadliest animals aren't lions, tigers, or bears. This species is much more common—and...

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