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Let’s talk about life as a pet parent. We’ve got travel tips, dating advice, adoption info, and so much more.

A cadaver dog searches a field for planted body parts from a North Carolina body farm.
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What Is a Cadaver Dog? All Your Questions, Answered

A viral TikTok story got us all interested in these working pups, so we asked an expert for answers.


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.

black dog wearing a supergirl costume

Have we gone too far with this Halloween dog costume thing?

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.

Florida Troopers Rescue Dog Left Tied to Pole in Hurricane Milton Floodwaters.

Watch video of Florida troopers saving the pup on this heroic mission.

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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.

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world.

Take a sneak peek at Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila’s gorgeous new photography book.


Jennifer Aniston Starts Fund to Help Animal Rescues, Hopes to Inspire People to 'Throw in a Dollar'.

The Clydeo Fund launched in celebration of her new book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life.

Tommy Lee’s wife, comedian Brittany Furlan, bravely rescues dog from coyote attack.

The comedian and her dog are now safe and sound.

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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.

Drew Barrymore Dave Bautista ASPCA adopt a shelter dog month.

The pair is working to find homes for pets during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

Animal shelters working to rescue pets ahead of Hurricane Milton.

These shelters and rescue organizations are in need of emergency fosters and donations.

Couple smiling and holding their small fluffy dog.

Please remember to look at shelters and purebred rescues for your dream pup.

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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.

Black dog laying on its back on the floor with a world map formed out of his fur next to him

The eco-enthusiasts at Matter of Trust want to use it to clean up oil spills.

A man brushing his cat outside.

Turns out, it’s not an annoyance— it’s an opportunity to get creative.

A dog laying under a table outside while a woman cares for her plants.

You need to be extra careful if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.

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Ask a Vet

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.

In this photograph provided by Alexandra Betts, the cat, Rayne Beau, is seen eating food provide by Betts in Roseville, Calif., in Aug. 2024.

Is this the real-life plot of Homeward Bound or what?

san francisco dog friendly guide

The home of the very fun, very queer Castro District, the Golden Gate Bridge, and... your happy pup.

Woman at a cafe with her small fluffy dog.

In honor of National Dog Day, a new survey found the best American towns for pups.

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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.

Drew Barrymore Dave Bautista ASPCA adopt a shelter dog month.

The pair is working to find homes for pets during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

Florida Troopers Rescue Dog Left Tied to Pole in Hurricane Milton Floodwaters.

Watch video of Florida troopers saving the pup on this heroic mission.

Animal shelters working to rescue pets ahead of Hurricane Milton.

These shelters and rescue organizations are in need of emergency fosters and donations.

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