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Talking To Pets Makes You Crazy… Crazy Smart, That Is!

Does talking to our pets may make us a little quirky? No - in fact, not only is it a normal behavior, it also marks high intelligence in humans.

Share A Cuppa With Your Pet at Hotel DeLuxe’s Tea Service

Do you have a posh pooch or an aristocat? Treat them to Afternoon Tea service at the Hotel deLuxe, complete with pet-friendly herbal teas and tasty treats.

Dog Runs For Mayor on Platform of Fixing Pesky Potholes [Video]

Taking a look at U.S. politics, it's easy to say, "A dog could do better." In St. John's, NL, that may hold true as a pooch is seeking to become the mayor!

Get Your Giving Tuesday Puppy Fix With Live Puppycam

It’s Giving Tuesday and we’ve found the best thing on the Internet: Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s live Puppycam. Trust us, you’re not…

Karma Rescue Pairs Hurricane Harvey Shelter Dogs With Inmates To Help

Karma Rescue's program will take shelter dogs displaced from Hurricane Harvey and utilize prisoners to train them to help people with PTSD.

Barking in 2018 as the Year Of The Dog

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 is the Year of the Dog. PetGuide is celebrating all year long, but let's discover what this year has to offer.

Yes, This $30K Samsung Dream Doghouse Is Necessary [Video]

It’s about time! A “techno-pad” designed to meet Rover’s both real and imagined needs is nicer than ours. Electronics manufacturer Sa…

'PrePup' Agreement Helps Owners Co-Parent After a Breakup

When you end a relationship, things can get messy – even more so when you have a pet whose ownership you share with your ex. Your pooch shouldn’t be affected by the new state of things, though, which is why Rover.com created the “ PrePup Checklist”.

Robotic Bad Dog Shocks Humans Into Better Behaviors To Battle Loneline

A new project called Bad Dog is tackling the problem of loneliness in the youth of China, with robotic “Bad Dog” shocking humans into better beha…

Kyoto Pug Cafe Offers Plenty of Perks!

Japan's on the leading edge of pet cafes. Check out this Pug Coffee House in Kyoto, where you can enjoy the perks of a cup of joe and a friendly Pug!

Expecto Pet-ronum: Survey Reveals Pet Preferences of Harry Potter Fans

According to a fun survey that a company named Joybird did, it seems that Harry Potter fans have unexpected favorites when it comes to pets.

These Amazing Portraits Show Owners Look Like Their Dogs… Or Is It T

Gerrard Gethings, an animal portrait photographer, managed to perfectly capture those uncanny similarities between fur babies and their humans.

Woman Meets Her Dog’s Twin On the Way to the Market and Gives Him a

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Want Fido to Be Your Coworker? Here Are the Best Dog-Friendly Companie

According to Rover's research, here are the companies that outdo the rest when it comes to their dog-friendly workplaces.

Meet Mya the Pomsky, a Real-Life Firefox!

Mya the Pomsky is breaking the Internet, thanks to her owner posting a stunning image of the pooch. She looks just like the Firefox logo!

New Build-A-Bear App Inspires Kids To Adopt-A-Pet

Children can build adorable virtual pets, learn how to take care of them and support animals in need with the new (and free!) Build-A-Bear app. Forget the pi…

Lost And Found: Findster, The GPS Pet Tracker With No Monthly Fees

Look what we found: a tracking device that keeps tabs on your dog without the hassle of monthly fees! There are a number of GPS and fitness tracking devices…

Former ‘Unadoptable’ Shelter Dog Saves Kids From Potential Abducti

A Edgar, a Treeing Walker Coonhound labeled as ‘unadoptable' just became a hero when he saved his new family's three little girls from a kidnapper.

Little Girl Walks Her Big Dog, Internet Loses Its S@#t

A little girl in Niagara Falls, New York and her disabled canine best friend have broken the interwebs with their adorableness!

Customizable Pets Are Virtual Reality in The Sims 4

The Sims 4 is coming, and this upgrade includes customizable cats and dogs. Let's face it--even in virtual reality, pets make everything better!

“MuttCracker” Princess Pig Pirouettes On Stage For Charity

The Birmingham Ballet's MuttCracker stars Pig the fairy princess, and helps raise money for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

A Small Cat Family Was Found Living in the Ceiling of a Restaurant

Cats choose their homes in the unlikeliest of places! And a recent event from Massachusetts, when a momma cat and her four newborn kittens were discovered living in the ceiling of a New Bedford restaurant, definitely confirms this.

Study Finds That Classical Music Calms Kennel Dogs

Pump up the tunes. Music soothes the stressed-out beast… or in this case, an anxious pooch. Whoever said “music hath charms to sooth the savage…

Tel Aviv Launches Revolutionary Digital Dog Concierge Service

Tel Aviv is one of the dog-friendliest cities in the world. They're working to keep that way with a new concierge service that caters to canines!

Golden Retriever Flower Girl Steals The Limelight at Her Mama’s Wedd

A wedding in Chicago had a very special flower girl, and the bride said that not including her in the wedding was never an option.

Brother One-Ups His Twin’s Baby Photo With His Kitty Interpretations

Finding the right birthday gift can be hard. But we think this brother nailed it, when he recreated his sister's Instagram photos in the most unique way!

Meghan Markle’s Royal Beagle Gets His Own Children’s Book

What happens when your life plays out like a literal fairytale? Well, you can read all about it an illustrated children's book about Guy the Beagle.

How to Create a Successful Pet-Friendly Office

Everyday can be "Bring your Dog to Work Day." Send this to your boss and set your workplace up for success with tips on how to create a pet-friendly office.

Not-At-All Weird Guy Wants to “Hang Out” With Your Pets

He'll walk your dog for free, just because. An Australian man raises some eyebrows with a bizarre flyer, but he says he means well.

British Lotto Winner Donating Pup Palace To Battersea

A British lottery winner is giving the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home a donation like none other–a ‘pooch palace’ that is designed like Winds…

Puppies Behind Bars: How Raising Service Dogs Changes Inmates

Dogs have the pawesome power to bring change when we least expect it. It's happening in Tennessee, where puppies are transforming the lives of inmates.

If You’re Happy And You Know It… So Does Your Dog!

Yay Science! Now we have proof that our dogs recognize what it means when we smile (or frown). Being a dog trainer, I see how dogs interact with their owners…

This US Map Reveals Which States Prefers Dogs Over Cats And Vice Versa

The numbers tell us that Arkansas is the state that has the most dog lovers in the entire country - around 48% of its residents own a dog according to Zippia. A stark contrast is Massachusetts, with just 24% of its residents owning a pooch.

Football Fans Score a Touchdown When Naming Their Dogs [Infograph]

The Super Bowl brings out the fan in all of us. And that passion translates to what we name our dogs - just ask Bacon, Miller and Falcon!

Roadie App Helps Canine Cancer Patients Get to Vet Appointments

Roadie, the first On-The-Way Delivery Network, has partnered with the National Canine Cancer Foundation to provide pet parents relief when their pup has canc…

IKEA Store Opens Doors to Stray Dogs in Italy

An Ikea store in Catania, Italy, is making headlines all over the world after they let strays feel at home in their furnished room displays.

The Nose Knows: Puppy Protects Priceless Artwork in Boston

He's a masterpiece! A 12-year-old Weimaraner in Boston is showing the world that protecting priceless artwork really is a dog's work.

Do Cat People or Dog People Have More Fun?

We really "like" this kind of research. Our friends at Facebook's Research Department get to the bottom of an age-old battle!

PetPace Wireless Smart Collar Tracks And Monitors Your Pet’s Health

I'm excited to hear about the PetPace, a new smart wireless collar that monitors your pet's health, vital signs, activity and wellbeing all day, every day.

Cancer Survivor Finds New BFF With Three-Legged Dog

All the tissues were needed at a Sacramento, California pet adoption, where two friends in similar situations became forever family.

Detection Dogs Can Now Sniff Out Malaria From Your Socks

A team of UK researchers successfully trained dogs to detect people infected by malaria simply by smelling their clothes.

Timeout Photo Collection Captures Dogs’ Lament To The Cone Of Shame

How can a thin sheet of plastic cause so much humiliation (and laughter)? Take a closer look at the struggle through the lens of photographer Ty Foster. Bett…

Dog-Walking Drone Lets You Be As Lazy As You Wanna Be

What do you get when you put the responsibility of walking your dog together with a drone you fly remotely? Answer: The Laziest Pet Owner EVER.

Stray Dog Caught Shoplifting Clothes In a Hilarious Security Cam Video

In a shopping mall in Istanbul, Turkey, security cameras have caught a cheeky four-legged shoplifter stealing garments on multiple occasions.

Are You Losing Sleep Because of Your Pet? Use This Calculator to Find

It seems that being a pet parent has (at least) one shared woe with human parenthood: your fur baby is impacting the quality of your sleep.

In NYC, Feral Felines Get A Second Chance at Life as "Working Cats"

Instead of giving up on feral cats that cant be socialized as family pets, New Yorkers are giving them jobs- saving hundreds of feline lives.

PetChatz Will Offer ‘Paw-Per-View’ by Streaming DOGTV

Leave the TV on to 'keep your pup company' when you leave the house? Now there's a channel that's just for them and it's combined with PetChatz.

Dog’s Coyote-Proof Vest Picture Goes Viral

A chihuahua named Beanie has brought lots of smiles to the faces of Interwebs users as a picture of her in a coyote-proof vest circle has gone viral–an…

Students Can Earn Their Mutt-i-Gress in New York City Schools

A new approach to education, schools in New York City are bringing in dogs to actively engage students and promote social and emotional competence.

German Shepherd Flunks Police Academy, Lands Cushy New Job

What happens when a pup isn't fit for police duty? This German Shepherd pup didn't have the right stuff to be a K9, but he's found himself a new gig!

ABC’s “Downward Dog” Stars Former Homeless Pooch

If you're like me, you boo-hoo when it comes to puppy stories. ABC's new comedy "Downward Dog," will have you laughing and crying!

Service Dog Gets Caught Up in “Cats” and Joins Cast On Stage

A service dog decided to join Broadway's spectacular hit, "Cats," in a New York theater, prompting many to wonder if it's time to let pooches on the stage.

The Queen and Her Corgis Hold Court on Vanity Fair Cover

In honor of her 90th birthday, Vanity Fair featured British monarch Queen Elizabeth and her pooches on its latest cover. Royal paw wave!

Spitfire The Whippet Believes He Can Fly [Video]

Ever wonder what it would be like to fly with four legs? Wonder no more, as an incredible Whippet named Spitfire will be happy to show you…and break r…

Spotify Helps Shelter Dogs Find Furever Home Based on Taste in Music

Spotify teamed up with a shelter in Munich to make perfect musical matches- between rescues and their potential pawrents.

Street Artist Blows Our Mind With Brilliant Metallic Dog Mural

At first glance, you’d think this was a giant metal monument of man’s best friend… and you’d be wrong. This shiny, happy puppy is…

Here’s One Dog You’d Love To Have On Your Lawn

There’s a new pup in the town of Hamilton, Ontario, and he’s unlike any other you’ve ever seen. Meet Ralph, a 15-foot sage grass sculpture…

Pecs and Pups Will Leave You Panting In The New Year!

What do you get when you combine hot, shirtless men and an organization dedicated to saving homeless animals? Advocacy and fundraising at its finest!

Zoinks! Scooby Doo Named America’s Favorite On-Screen Pet

Although the competition included some of the most famous animal characters in popular culture, the talking brown Great Dane snatched the victory.

Top 10 Dirty Dog Contest Makeovers Revealed

Wahl Pet Products teamed up with GreaterGood.org to prove that beauty really doesn’t have to be skin deep–and that there’s nothing like a m…