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Dog Lifestyle
Let’s talk about life as a pet parent. We’ve got travel tips, dating advice, adoption info, and so much more.
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Dog Left Tied to a Pole in Hurricane Milton Floodwaters Has Been Adopted
It was “love at first sight” with his new housemate, another Bull Terrier rescue.
life with pets
Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments of life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants…and how much it all costs.
Even our pups had a Brat summer.
Do you treat your pet like your child?
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pets & their people
Let’s talk humans. See what celebs have to say about pet parenthood. Find advice on handling your pet’s other people (e.g. your ex.) And get more tips for the people stuff.
Stephen Knight is the founder of the life-saving nonprofit Dogs Matter.
The adorable Pit Bull is “best friends with everyone.”
The Clydeo Fund launched in celebration of her new book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life.
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adoption & fostering
New pet parent (or still thinking about fostering or adopting a pet)? Get all the advice you need: how to find the right pet for you, how to introduce them to other pets and kids, and how to bond with your new family member.
Plus, tips on how to make it work with term papers, exams, and a busy social life.
Shelters are overflowing. One shelter volunteer tells us Gen Z is to blame, but is this true?
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Here are all the reasons you should welcome a senior pup into your family.
sustainability
Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimize your pet’s carbon pawprint.
Wellness experts and animal trainers agree: A tuned-in outdoor outing can be restorative for both people and pets.
The eco-enthusiasts at Matter of Trust want to use it to clean up oil spills.
Turns out, it’s not an annoyance— it’s an opportunity to get creative.
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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.
travel
From pet travel tips to pet-friendly city guides, we’ve got all your flying, hiking, and biking needs covered.
The home of the very fun, very queer Castro District, the Golden Gate Bridge, and... your happy pup.
In honor of National Dog Day, a new survey found the best American towns for pups.
Keep Austin weird—and full of dogs.
animal advocacy
Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.
Stephen Knight is the founder of the life-saving nonprofit Dogs Matter.
This local rescuer shares how he got started saving LA’s animals in need.
A handful of other cities and states have done the same in an effort to end the puppy mill pipeline.