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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.

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How Many Cheetahs Are Left in the World?

December 4th marks International Cheetah Day, reminding us to help protect the world's fastest land animal—the most threatened of the...


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Does My Cat Love Me? 12 Ways Your Cat Secretly Shows Affection

Some cats are more obvious about the appreciation they have for their owners than others. Here are some ways your...



Dog Language: The Meaning Behind 12 Weird Noises Your Dog Makes

A handy guide to translating the yips, yaps, yowls and wimpers of dog language so you can communicate with your...


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What Happens When a Plane Collides with a Flock of Birds?

It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a midair nightmare?


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13 of the Bravest Dogs in History

From rescuing swimmers to flying into space to saving countless soldiers' lives, these dogs have done some pretty incredible things.


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4 Reasons Your Cat Is Cranky

Petulant puss? Tetchy tabby? Here’s why your kitty may be out-of-sorts.


Heroic Cats Who Served in the Military

While honoring military servicemen and women this Veterans Day, it'd only be fair to tip our hats to the cats...

13 Weirdly Fascinating Facts About Jellyfish

Think you know all there is to know about jellyfish? Think again. These simple invertebrates are a lot more complex...


16 Funny Pet Slang Words You Never Realized Existed

Humans already talk to their pets in baby voices, so why not throw in a few of these ridiculously hilarious...


Can You Guess the Dog Breed Based on its Puppy Picture?

We'll give you a few hints—these pups are the most popular according to the American Kennel Club and we'll even...


20 Things You’re Probably Doing That Veterinarians Wouldn’t

Vets went to school to learn the dos and don'ts of animal care. Here are the mistakes they're not making...


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How Smart Is Your Dog? Here’s How to Tell

Is your dog an escape artist? Can he find the treat bag, no matter where it's hidden? Don't be mad—be...


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8 Pets to Get If You’re Allergic to Cats and Dogs

If you and fur don't mix, you are certainly not alone. The good news is that you've got options.


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How to Give a Cat a Pill—and Actually Get Your Cat to Swallow It

Cats are about as thrilled to take pills as they are to take baths. Yet the time may come when...


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How Do Cats Automatically Know How to Use a Litter Box?

Cat owners agree on the fact that it's convenient that they don't have to train their cat where to go...


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How to Bathe a Cat Without Getting Scratched

Cats rarely need baths, but when they do, it's not something they—or you look forward to doing. Still, cats might...

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Why You Might Want to Hold Off on Neutering Your Dog

Think spaying or neutering your dog as a puppy is best for their health? New research says waiting might be...


13 Things You Never Knew About Manatees

These gentle giants are not only adorable—they’re also fascinating. Here are a few surprising facts about perhaps the sweetest sea...


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Can Cats Drink Milk?

You may want to think twice next time you pour your cat cow's milk.


Why Your Dog Has Bad Breath—and How to Get Rid of It

Find out what your dog's breath might be telling you—and what you can do about it.


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13 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Adopting a Shelter Dog

That cute, cuddly shelter dog might seem perfect for you…but is he? Before you sign those adoption papers, consider this...


10 Scary Facts Behind the World’s Most Adorable Animals

They may look harmless, but these cute creatures have a dark side.

The Strangest Animal Found in Each State

Whether they look funny, act weird, adapted awkwardly, sound strange, or just seem out of place (or from the pages...


9 “Pets” That Turned Out to Be Wild Animals

A dog may be man's best friend, but what happens when that pooch isn't a dog at all? These true...


How Long Do Chihuahuas Live?

Although they are little, these dogs are fierce. Here's how long they'll stay alive and sassy.


After Surviving a Bullet, This Police Dog Changed the Law

Officer Miller was told not to get attached to his K9, but he couldn't help it. Then the dog almost...


10 Animals That Can Walk Minutes After They’re Born

What’s more adorable than a baby animal? A baby animal trying to take its first steps. These cute critters get...


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10 Noises Your Cat Makes—and What They All Mean

When we think about noises that cats make, three different sounds generally come to mind: meows, purrs, and hisses. However,...