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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.

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.

Portland artist, community to paint world’s longest dachshund to help pet owners during SNAP cuts.

Families across the country are now struggling to feed their pets, here’s how you can help, too.

Woman at home with her dog in the kitchen.

It seems like boy pups are just a little more obsessed with their moms.

Tika the Italian Greyhound.

The glamorous Italian greyhound was dubbed “the Anna Wintour of dogs.”

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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.

Portland artist, community to paint world’s longest dachshund to help pet owners during SNAP cuts.

Families across the country are now struggling to feed their pets, here’s how you can help, too.

Tika the Italian Greyhound.

The glamorous Italian greyhound was dubbed “the Anna Wintour of dogs.”

A rideshare-style app that helps pet owners schedule pickups, track rides in real time, and receive updates when their dogs are picked up or dropped off.

These pups have places to be.

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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.

Sad dogs waiting at a shelter.

It’s a crisis affecting rescues across the country.

Women snuggling dog outside.

And the most available pups to adopt, too.

Happy young woman with her back dog in front of a green garage door in a street in Paris France.

Sadly, black dogs are adopted less than pups with lighter coats. Here’s everything you should know about “black dog syndrome.”

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sustainability

Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimize your pet’s carbon pawprint.

Hiker and dog overlooking the top of a mountain

Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon footprint. (Pawprint? You get it.)

A man carrying a dog in a purple dog carrier tote.

Seven brands transforming ocean-bound water bottles into well-designed dog accessories.

woman holding beautiful cat

If your New Year’s resolution is to go green, consider animal rescue.

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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.

A rideshare-style app that helps pet owners schedule pickups, track rides in real time, and receive updates when their dogs are picked up or dropped off.

These pups have places to be.

Dog at a Virgin Hotel in Chicago.

You both deserve to vacation like a royal.

Labrador dog sitting on the floor at the airport.

A woman sued Iberia Air after her dog was lost and never found.

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animal advocacy

Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

Portland artist, community to paint world’s longest dachshund to help pet owners during SNAP cuts.

Families across the country are now struggling to feed their pets, here’s how you can help, too.

Sad dogs waiting at a shelter.

It’s a crisis affecting rescues across the country.

Dogs in Chernobyl are turning blue — but it's not nuclear radiation. Turns out, they've been rolling in chemicals from an old portapotty.

It’s not what you might think.

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