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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…

Good Boy Helps His Human When She’s Locked Out Of House

A very good boy helped unlock the door for his human when she was locked out of her house, proving dogs really are the best security systems!

Urban Chestnut Brews Exclusive Beer to Encourage Pet Adoption

Part of Purina's "Consider a Shelter Pet" initiative, Urban Chestnut wants pet and beer lovers to adopt pets... and its new Underdog American Lager 8-pack.

Canine Tech: Artificial Intelligence Trained to Behave as a Dog

A team working out of the University of Washington and Allen Institute for AI taught a neural network to behave like a dog.

Mutts4Trucks Pairs Shelter Dogs And Truck Drivers To Hit The Open Road

Mutts4Trucks is a new program that is pairing professional truck drivers with shelter dogs–benefiting the dogs with a new home, and the truckers with…

Shelter Dogs Strike a Vogue Pose For Their Adoption Profiles

From the pound to the limelight! Photographer Tammy Swarek's amazing work is helping shelter pets get noticed and adopted. #?ShelterPetsProject?

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!

TailsUp! App Helps Kids Get To The Bottom Of Animal Awareness

No “If’s, And’s or Butt’s” about it, your kids are gonna love this app! Not since “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” has…

Cones of Shame? More Like “Cones Of Fame!”

An animal lover and art student has turned her two passions into an effort to help homeless dogs find furever homes with her "Cones of Fame" collection.

New Plant-Based Gel For Animals Stops Bleeding In Seconds

From minor cuts to major surgery, VETIGEL is the "Band-Aid of the Future." This fast-acting gel can stop bleeding in seconds, helping vets save pet's lives.

Global Pet Expo 2019 Day 1: A Whole Lot Of Awesome

Global Pet Expo is the biggest collection of pet people you’ll find. We’re here and the first day’s worth of awesome has been full of adora…

Ancient Pet Cemetery Proves Egyptians Respected Their Family Fur Membe

An ancient pet cemetery has been discovered in Egypt, proving that even thousands of years ago, pets were respected as family members.

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!

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!

Quiz: Can You Guess These Famous Movie Dogs?

Dogs have starred in some of the most iconic movies in the film industry. Can you name the main canine characters in these top 10 famous dog movies?

Something New: Puppies the Spotlight at North Carolina Couple’s Wedd

Giving back on their special day, a North Carolina couple decided to spread their love by showcasing puppy love and shelter awareness as they tied the knot.

Story of Airport Service Dog’s Retirement Party Gives Us Wings!

A loyal canine employee at a Florida airport has been given the retirement party of a lifetime after several years of hard work and faithful service.

It’s A Calf Loves Dogs Life On This North Carolina Farm [Video]

Holy cow... or should we say, holy canine! A calf in North Carolina decides he'd rather be a dog, and is living life with his canine family on a farm.

PetGuide’s Exclusive Interview With Igor PugDog

Model, actor, philanthropist, heartthrob, and Pug! Igor PugDog does it all, and we got the chance to ask him some probing questions about his A-List life.

2 Teen Inventors Pitch CollaRadar to TV’s America’s Greatest Maker

Two teens pitch their dog tracking and loss prevention system to the judges on America's Greatest Makers. Can they turn their dreams into a cool $1 million?

Cute CryptoKitties Mobile Game Lets You Breed and Buy Digital Kittens

An innovative Canadian company has created a game about digital felines that has people going crazy to buy newly 'bred' cryptokitties!

Ice-Skating Rescue Dog Melts Our Hearts

Four legs are apparently just as good as two when it comes to ice skating, and an adorable rescue dog is melting the ice (and our hearts!) as he proves it! C…

Deer-Chasing Doggo Taken Into Custody, Charged With Being Hilarious

A social media post about dog carted off in a police car after reports of him attacking deer has sent the Internet into fits of activism and giggles.

French Bulldogs: What You Need To Know Before You Adopt

The French Bulldog is now #2 on AKC list of most popular breeds. Why have they become so popular and what are the pitfalls of owning one?

Raise A Pint To These Top Irish Dog Names

Are you feeling lucky? Well, are you, Pug? For St. Patty's Day, here are the top Irish dog names that will have you feeling luckier than a leprechaun!

This Kickstarter Pet Robot Is Bound To Be Your Pet’s (Next) Best Fri

Seems every dog shall have its...robot? That's right--now Fido can get in on all the iBot action with Anthouse's Pet Companion Robot.

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!

Call 911: The 2020 Australian Firefighters Calendar Is Too Hot To Hand

The temperatures may be cooling down but it’s the time of year that things are heating up for Australian Firefighters making a difference in the lives…

Canine Investigators on the Trail of Amelia Earhart

There are a lot of things scent dogs are trained to do, and researchers are hoping that one of them will be finding the remains of aviator Amelia Earhart!

Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs Concepts Lets Pups Live The Fur-Fabulous Life [Vi

Nissan has conceptualized the coolest car ever. It has us wagging our tails and begging for it to be brought to real life! Considering how many people are…

Life’s a Beach For These Wave-Catching Pups!

While South Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, this little beach town takes, "Surf's Up!" to whole new level for charity!

Make a Local Doggy Play Date With the BarkHappy App

Does your dog need a buddy - there's an app for that! If you have trouble trying to find a dog that connects with your pooch, BarkHappy may be the answer.

Forget Doggy Bags: Restaurants That Serve Dog-Friendly Menu Items

What's on the menu for dogs? A lot more than you think! Here are just a few restaurants that have adapted menu items specifically for your pooch.

Quiz: Can You Guess the Breed Behind the Sad Face?

These dog breeds may look sad, but honestly, they're happy on the inside. Test your knowledge and figure out which breed hides behind the doleful face!

Study: Empathetic People Are Better Able To Read Dog Expressions

Do you feel like you and your dog have a special connection? If you're empathetic, a new study claims that you may be right.

Google Japan’s Street View Has Gone To The Dogs [Video]

Google Japan has strapped cameras on the backs of two Akitas who are happy to show you around the prefecture for which they were named!

It’s Official: The Puphaus Ensures Your Dog’s Digs Are Better Than

Offering modern and minimalist design, this maintenance-free den is the next level of luxe living for your dog. It's so paw-some, you may want to move in!

2 Humans + 8 Dogs = 1 Big Custom Bed

A NY couple knows that there's nothing like your dog comfy-cozy in your bed, but add eight and it's a challenge. Custom-made bed to the rescue!

What Does Your Dog Breed Say About Your Wine Taste?

Using the American Kennel Club as a guide, we've come up with a quiz that tells you what kind of wine you'd like, based on your dog breed group preference.

It’s Dogs From Cover to Cover on These Adorbs Magazine Mockups

What would magazines look like if our furry friends could read? What would they want to see on the covers? These covers give us a pretty good idea!

Tag, You’re It! Play-tag Is The Smart ID System For Wanderlust Dogs

The Play-tag is an invisible leash, emergency LED, and vital information storage device all-in-one wearable ID system. It’s no secret that our pets are…

WeRateDogs Raises Money for Doggos in Need. 12/10 Good Job!

Matt Nelson created one of the funniest Twitter accounts eva--WeRateDogs. Here's how he used his wonky rating system to raise over $100,000.

2022 is Going to Be Hot, Thanks to Australian Firefighters Calendar

Coming just in time for the holidays is a calendar full of the most adorable puppies you’ve ever seen. Oh, and the HOT Australian firefighters cuddling them…

Megan Markhle’s Regal Beagle Spotted Riding to the Royal Wedding Wit

Onee pawesome little thing seemed to have escaped the notice of the millions of watchful eyes: the bride's rescue beagle has been the star of the event.

Pet Therapy Helps Addiction Survivors Reclaim Their Lives

It's not uncommon for one to see service dogs helping humans. But there's a growing need for therapy dogs to help those suffering from addiction.

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.

Man Builds Amazing Cat Creations From Cardboard

There are few lengths most pet owners would go to in order to make their pets. One man hits that out of the park with creative cat houses made of cardboard.

What’s For Dinner? Pet Food Company Goes Green With Grubs

Ever wonder how your dog could help save the environment? A pet food manufacturer is using soldier flies instead of beef in their dog food and claims it&rsqu…

Service Dog’s ‘Yearbook’ Picture Goes Viral

File this under the best yearbook picture ever. A service dog is recognized for his time in class with the most adorable photo we've ever seen.

Nikon’s Heartography Camera Turns Dogs Into Pup-arazzi [Video]

Coming soon (fingers crossed) – the Nikon dog-mounted Heartography 3D-printed camera case that snaps pics based on your dog’s heart rate. A ball…

Senior Dog Prom Proves Elderly Dogs Still Have The Right Ruff!

What a great event! An Arizona shelter held a "Senior Dog Prom" to bring awareness to the awesome elderly pups waiting to find their forever homes.

Quiz: Can You Guess The Breed By Its Tail?

Every dog has a different tale to tell. But when it comes to a dog's tail, can you pick out one breed's wag from another? Take our dog tail quiz!

Wrongfully Imprisoned Man and His Prison Pup Enjoy Their Freedom

It's an unbelievable story that's true. A man wrongly imprisoned for almost four decades has been released, and he's bringing his dog Innocent with him.

Dog Dives For Golf Balls To Raise Funds For Homeless Animals

A Bernese Mountain Dog was so sad when he watched humane society commercials on TV, he and his dad decided to raise money to donate to his furry friends!

Bored Sportscaster Hilariously Commentates on Dogs Playing in Park

COVID-19 is affecting every facet of life–sports included. And with no sports, sportscasters find themselves without much to comment on. One brilliant…

Meet WÜF, The World’s Smartest Dog Collar

WTF?!? Kickstarter’s WÜF GPS smart collar is much more than a tracking tool How cool is this collar? It seems like every time you turn around, the…

Breeder Connect: The Ethical Way To Connect And Find Your Perfect Bree

In this day and age, life seems to be all about the app. There’s an app for just about everything, and let’s be honest–they do make things easier! That was t…

Camera-Shy Dogs Get The Puparazzi Treatment With BarkCam App

You love taking pictures of your pooch. Now, how can you make that more fun? With the BarkCam app for iPhone! You'll be addicted to posting hilarious pics!

Three Cheers For Chateau La Paws Wine!

Newly re-launched wine brand pairs dog lovers with a vintage that helps rescue shelters and dogs in need Whether you’re toasting to your pooch’s…

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.