Smart pet technology launches a new ‘wireless leash system’ that keeps your dog safely following you anywhere you go
The advanced tool helps dog owners keep pets safe and in control, without relying on fences or restrictive leashes.
19 hours ago
83-year-old died before court ruled on his $60,000 scam — but the dog shelter that got his money kept his memory alive in a deeply touching way
In his will, the late man wished that all of the stolen money be donated to a dog shelter that left a lasting mark on one rescue animal.
20 hours ago
Scientists analyzed 3D scans of ancient dogs to trace where our pets really came from — and the discovery busts the biggest myths about modern breeds
The finding adds clarity to how we see dog breeds, reflecting a long history shaped by nature, people, and place.
21 hours ago
Vet ran an X-ray on her critically ill rescue dog — and uncovered a shelter paperwork mistake that nearly killed the pet and led to a $7,000 surgery
The owner expressed her frustration over the paperwork error, wondering how many other pets might be at risk, and worried for her dog’s suffering.
1 day ago
Man was jolted awake when his cat knocked over a laptop in the middle of the night — minutes later, he realized the pet had saved his family’s lives
The family, thankful for their loyal cat, reflected on how its quick actions kept them safe from a far worse fate.
1 day ago
Two leopards matched on an animal dating site — and their unlikely love story led to the birth of the ‘world’s rarest big cat’
The pair instantly found a liking for each other and engaged in grooming and mating.
1 day ago
Scientists have finally cracked the mystery of why cats love boxes
A cat's tendency to spend time in a box may or may not reveal something deeper about its emotions, depending on the context.
2 days ago
Rescue dogs pay the most touching tribute at Jane Goodall’s funeral — even as Leonardo DiCaprio and Nancy Pelosi look on
The legendary conservationist had openly admitted that dogs were her favorite animal, despite working with chimps for years.
2 days ago
Netflix bans ‘horrific’ dog food ad that made viewers ‘almost throw up’ — but pet parents say its brutal honesty is genius
Although the campaign was eventually taken down, the brains behind it feel it did what it was made for.
2 days ago
American pet owners could get up to $100,000 from a $5.5 million contaminated pet food settlement — with just a receipt as proof
Pet owners can claim compensation by submitting their forms online or mailing them to Philadelphia before the deadline.
2 days ago
Woman felt guilty for complaining about paying extra for her late cat’s paw print, until others saw it — and were horrified too
Her cat was euthanized last week, leaving her heartbroken and unprepared to say a forever goodbye.
2 days ago
Owner checks pet cam after her 1-year-old pup ‘texts’ her with four talking buttons — and the message leaves her in tears
The rescue dog has used talking buttons since he was little and now, presses them around 30 times a day to communicate.
2 days ago
Think your cat is saying ‘thank you’ when it meows loudly as you grab its food? Vet says it’s actually selfish and self-serving
Cats are born knowing how to meow, but they learn to use those meows strategically over time.
2 days ago
Her mom died after a puppy’s scratch. So the grieving daughter flew 6,000 miles to save thousands of dogs in her honor
The 33-year-old pediatric nurse said nothing could prepare her to watch her mother suffer through such a horrific illness.
2 days ago
Sweet gesture to honor a cat owner’s late mom ends in another heartbreak as his pet dies and leaves him with a $5,000 vet bill
Weeks after his mother’s death, his cat began losing weight fast and drinking water excessively.
3 days ago
Couple returned from honeymoon eager to hug their dog — but the horror that unfolded seconds later sent them racing to the vet
The couple said they’d do anything to keep their beloved dogs healthy, happy, and safe for years.
3 days ago
Photographer scans his brain to learn why cats are so irresistible — and discovers they’ve ‘hijacked’ our brains
Flach’s new book, Feline, captures this powerful connection through a mix of art and science
3 days ago
New study suggests one wild animal could be the next to join dogs and cats as domesticated pets — and it all starts with trash
They may be edging toward domestication faster than expected, but researchers remain unsure if they’d make ideal pets.
3 days ago
Kitten born with one eye in the middle of its head in Brazil dubbed ‘cyclops cat'
The mother cat had several litters, but this was the first time a kitten was born with a single eye in a litter of four.
3 days ago
Couple found a scared dog dragging a long rusty chain down the street — then neighbor’s footage revealed the horror behind it
They brought home the timid dog who wouldn’t eat, but soon his playful side began to shine.
3 days ago