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What to Expect When You Bring Home a New Dog from a Shelter
Plus, four things you should do immediately.
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It might sound woo-woo, but it can benefit you both.
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How to Help Pets Affected by the Devastating LA Fires
See which local shelters are taking pets (and who needs your donations right now).
Vet Opens Empty Hospital to Care for Over 40 Pets Displaced by the Los Angeles Wildfires
“For every person who needed help, there were 50 people offering to help.”
Anticipatory Grief for an Aging—or Even Young—Pet Is a Very Real Thing
Are you already feeling sad about losing your pet even though they're still alive?
Got a new pet? Here’s what to do.
Let’s be real. Welcoming home a new dog or cat is a very cute but very crazy time. Thankfully, we’re here to help with a nifty new pet parent to-do list.
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Dog Senses: What Are Dogs’ Strongest Senses?
That little nose sure works well...
Can You Bathe Your Kitten? A Step-By-Step Guide to Bathing Your Kitten Safely
Bathe your kitten safely and effectively.
Why Is My Dog Coughing? 11 Reasons Why and What to Do
From toxins to allergies, let’s get down to business and problem-solve this.
Behavior & Training
We’re Not as Good at Reading Our Dogs’ Emotions as We Thought, Study Finds
People struggle to recognize fear and frustration the most.
Is My Cat Angry at Me? How to Tell if Your Cat is Upset
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on how to tell if your cat is grumpy—or just kind of like that.
How to Teach a Dog to “Drop It”
The most important cue your dog doesn’t know. Yet.
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8 Ways to Be a More Eco-Friendly Pet Parent in 2025
Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon footprint. (Pawprint? You get it.)
The 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Items the Ultra-Rich Buy Their Pets
These cats and dogs are living the good life.
What Dogs See When They Watch TV
Is Animal Planet really their favorite channel?
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17 Best Interactive Dog Puzzle Toys
Let the games begin.
The Best Litter Boxes for Kittens in 2025
Help your little one learn the ropes.
The Best Dog Beds Of 2025
Our dogs sleep with us, too. But these trainer-recommended dog beds—from indestructible ones for puppies to orthopedic options for seniors—are the next best thing.
Animal Welfare
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.
27 Dogs Were Saved From the Brink of Starvation in Missouri
The shelter needs your help supporting these neglected pups.
Pilot Adopts Cat He Flew to Safety During a Hurricane Rescue Flight
“It was love at 30,000 feet,” Lucky Dog Animal Rescue’s CEO said.
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New Dog Training 101
Look, new dogs are cute. But they’re also little alien monsters who have descended to destroy our furniture and our sleep. Still, we love them. Luckily, this program covers all the basics, from potty training to proper socialization—all through positive reinforcement. Time to stock up on treats!
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