Pets

A pet has a special place in your family. Here's how to introduce your dog or cat to a new baby. Plus: Popular pet names to consider for your next pet.

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Former Amazon Engineer Creates App to Translate Cat Meows into Words Humans Understand

Former Amazon Engineer Creates App to Translate Cat Meows into Words Humans Understand

Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with MeowTalk.
How Having a Dog Made My Wife and Me Better Parents

How Having a Dog Made My Wife and Me Better Parents

Pet parenthood prepped us for real parenthood in ways we didn't imagine. We learned lessons in responsibility, communication, and dedication that are helping us raise two kids under 2.
President-Elect Joe Biden's German Shepherd Major to Be First Rescue Dog in the White House

President-Elect Joe Biden's German Shepherd Major to Be First Rescue Dog in the White House

Dogs everywhere are wagging their tails as the White House has been without pooches for the past four years.
This Adorable Dog Advent Calendar Is the Perfect Way to Wish Your Pup 'Happy Paw-lidays'

7 Pet Advent Calendars to Wish Your Four-Legged Friend 'Happy Paw-lidays'

Hurry—it's bound to sell out!
The Parents Guide to Fostering a Pet

The Parents Guide to Fostering a Pet

You don’t have to offer a fur-ever home. Briefly taking in a rescue cat or dog can teach your children life lessons that will last for the long haul. Here's how to do it in a way that's right for your family.
Science Says Looking at Cute Animals Is Good for Your Brain

Science Says Looking at Cute Animals Is Good for Your Brain

You can call us Einstein.

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A Dog's Heart Rate Increases by 46% When Owner Says 'I Love You,' New Study Shows

A Dog's Heart Rate Increases by 46% When Owner Says 'I Love You,' New Study Shows

The study also lays out five simple ways that dogs express their affection towards their owners.
Extending Your Hand for 'The Sniff Test' Is Not the Way to Introduce Yourself to a New Dog

Extending Your Hand for 'The Sniff Test' Is Not the Way to Introduce Yourself to a New Dog

A popular Facebook post and a dog trainer to the stars are debunking the popular "sniff test" as the right way to introduce yourself to a new dog.
Police Dog Named Max Finds Missing Woman and 1-Year-Old Child During His First Day on the Job

Police Dog Named Max Finds Missing Woman and 1-Year-Old Child During His First Day on the Job

Chris Evans Sending Real Captain America Shield to Young Boy Who Saved Sister From Dog Attack

Chris Evans Sending Real Captain America Shield to Young Boy Who Saved Sister From Dog Attack

I'm a Mom and a Veterinarian: Here's How I Make Sure My Kids Are Ready for a Pet

I'm a Mom and a Veterinarian: Here's How I Make Sure My Kids Are Ready for a Pet

North Carolina Pug Believed to Be First Dog in U.S. to Test Positive for the Coronavirus

North Carolina Pug Believed to Be First Dog in U.S. to Test Positive for the Coronavirus

Popular Boy Dog Names to Consider for Your New Pup

Looking for the perfect name for your newest male family member? Check out the AKC's trending names for boy dogs, plus more cute and unique name ideas for boy dogs.

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Your Pet Could Be in the Iconic Cadbury Egg Commercial—Here’s How to Apply

Your Pet Could Be in the Iconic Cadbury Egg Commercial—Here’s How to Apply

Puppies from Pet Stores Could Be Making People Sick, According to the CDC

Puppies from Pet Stores Could Be Making People Sick, According to the CDC

Get Ready for Your Heart to Melt: When Dogs Paw You, They Could Be Trying to Express How Much They Love You

When Dogs Paw You, They Could Be Trying to Express How Much They Love You

Adorable German Shepherd with Dwarfism Will Stay Puppy-Sized Forever

Adorable German Shepherd with Dwarfism Will Stay Puppy-Sized Forever

Why It Was Important to Tell My Kids the Truth About Their Pet Dying

Why It Was Important to Tell My Kids the Truth About Their Pet Dying

Woman Opens Her Home in the Bahamas to 97 Rescue Dogs to Protect Them from Hurricane Dorian

Woman Opens Her Home in the Bahamas to 97 Rescue Dogs to Protect Them from Hurricane Dorian

Teen Rescues 6-Year-Old From Dog Attack in Harrowing Video: 'I Ran Over There Without Thinking'

Teen Rescues 6-Year-Old From Dog Attack in Harrowing Video: 'I Ran Over There Without Thinking'

Science Says Petting Your Cat or Dog Can Relieve Stress in Mere Minutes

Science Says Petting Your Cat or Dog Can Relieve Stress in Mere Minutes

Survey Finds Over Half of Dog Owners Kiss Their Pooches More Than Their Partners

Survey Finds Over Half of Dog Owners Kiss Their Pooches More Than Their Partners

Boy Creates Bow Ties for Shelter Animals to Help Them Get Adopted

Boy Creates Bow Ties for Shelter Animals to Help Them Get Adopted

PetSmart Is Giving Out Free Dog-Friendly Sundaes to Pups to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month

PetSmart Is Giving Out Free Dog-Friendly Sundaes to Pups to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month

'Bright and Active' Baby Sloth Born at New England Zoo

'Bright and Active' Baby Sloth Born at New England Zoo

The Calming Power of Dogs

The Calming Power of Dogs

Mother and Daughter Attacked by Exotic Cat After Animal Escapes from an Illinois Home

Mother and Daughter Attacked by Exotic Cat After Animal Escapes from an Illinois Home

Rhino Mom Endures 488-Day Pregnancy to Give Birth to 123-Pound Baby At Buffalo Zoo

Rhino Mom Endures 488-Day Pregnancy to Give Birth to 123-Pound Baby At Buffalo Zoo

These Mermaid Life Jackets On Amazon Will Turn Your Dog into a Fabulous, Fearless Swimmer

These Mermaid Life Jackets On Amazon Will Turn Your Dog into a Fabulous, Fearless Swimmer

'Famous' North Carolina 'Zombie' Snake Species Likes to Play Dead Before Striking Repeatedly

'Famous' North Carolina 'Zombie' Snake Species Likes to Play Dead Before Striking Repeatedly

April the Giraffe Going on Birth Control Several Months After Giving Birth to Fifth Calf

April the Giraffe Going on Birth Control Several Months After Giving Birth to Fifth Calf

New York Could Become the First State to Ban Pet Owners from Declawing Their Cats

New York Could Become the First State to Ban Pet Owners from Declawing Their Cats

Science Says Being a Cat Lady Is Good for Your Health

Science Says Being a Cat Lady Is Good for Your Health

George H. W. Bush's Service Dog Sully Pays Tribute to the Former President on Memorial Day

George H. W. Bush's Service Dog Sully Pays Tribute to the Former President on Memorial Day

This Movie Theater Lets You Bring Your Dog — and Offers Bottomless Wine!

This Movie Theater Lets You Bring Your Dog — and Offers Bottomless Wine!

Mother Duck Parades Her Babies Through a New York Hospital Which She Does Once a Year, Every Year

Mother Duck Parades Her Babies Through a New York Hospital Which She Does Once a Year, Every Year

The Most Popular Pet Names Are Royal, Thanks to Meghan and Harry’s Baby

The Most Popular Pet Names Are Royal, Thanks to Meghan and Harry’s Baby

New Study Shows Cats Can Recognize Their Names, Choose to Ignore Owners

New Study Shows Cats Can Recognize Their Names, Choose to Ignore Owners

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