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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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The 12 Best Low-Maintenance Dogs for Busy People

There's no shame in admitting it: You want a dog to love, but you don't have a ton of spare time. Experts say these low-key canines are your best bets.

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18 Best Dog Breeds for Kids

The best family dogs are patient, tolerant, and loyal. You can't go wrong with any of these best dogs for...


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11 Dog Breeds That Can Be Left Alone

Not all dogs are clingy. In fact, these pups are perfectly content to have a little time to themselves.


This Family Raised a Baby Goose for a Year—20 Years Later, It Returned Home

When two adult geese left their gosling behind, a human family stepped in to raise him. Many years later, the...


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14 Best Short-Haired Dogs for Your Family

These short-haired dogs are adorable, family-friendly, and don't need regular appointments at the groomer!

11 Monogamous Animals That Mate For Life (It’s Not Just Penguins)

We can all learn a lesson in relationships from these loving animal couples.


Why Your Pet’s Food Bowl Could Be Making You Sick

What’s more, your pet is at risk, too.

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13 Revealing Secrets Your Dog Knows About You

Dogs notice when you're sad, mad, or suspicious. They can even detect cancer. Turns out, dogs know more about your...


19 Toxins Lurking in Your Backyard

Your backyard is supposed to be a safe place, but you could have toxins hiding in plain sight that are...


The Scary Reason You Should Stop Letting Your Dog Lick Your Face

Think twice before letting your beagle get to first base.


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7 Reasons Every Kid Should Grow Up with a Big Dog

When it comes to dogs, the bigger, the better.

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7 Secrets to Becoming Every Dog’s Favorite Human

Not that it's a competition. (OK—it kind of is.)


Warning: You Will Want to Adopt an Orphaned Baby Squirrel After Reading This

Our children learned to cherish life, no matter how small, by caring for an orphan baby squirrel.