Cool Stuff

New Study Shows Surprising Effect of Pet Ownership on Seniors

You’ve probably noticed how your four-legged bestie influences your mood for the better, but did you know that your pet might be beneficial to your brain?

Weiner Dogs Unite For an Pop Art Protest

An Australian artist uses a group of short-statured pups to symbolize the plight of the oppressed in his pop art protest.

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.

You’re Cordially Invited To The First Dog’s Indoguration!

Next week will be historic for many reasons–one of which is the first-ever rescue pup to become the First Dog. That’s right, when President-elec…

This Brew’s For Bowser: Beer For Dogs Is A Cool, Refreshing Trend

Beer for canines? The growing industry lets you share a drink with man’s best friend How often have you sat on your couch, watching the football game,…

Swedish Restaurant Introduces Doggie Menu

This Swedish restaurant has gone the extra mile by creating a menu designed with the four-legged canine connoisseur in mind.

PoundWishes Offers Rescues a New Tool for Fundraising

Animal rescues have their own fundraising website, thanks to PoundWishes. This site makes donations super simple - from a single pet to an entire shelter!

Qoobo Makes a Cheeky New Pussy Pillow [Video]

Want all the furry tail-wagging, without all the fur flying? The Qoobo pillow is guaranteed to make you feel like you've a live cat there in your lap!

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…

Are Dogs Smarter than Cats?

While both animals are cuddly and loveable, they are inevitably different. So, could it be possible that dogs are smarter than cats, or vice versa? This is a popular question in the scientific world, and many tried answering it.

Artist Adds Pets to Historical Paintings in Hyper Realistic Style

Animal lovers rejoice! Now your pet can go down in history AND add some super cool style to your interior space. We'll take one for every room, please.

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.

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…

Celebrating National Dress Your Pet Up Day With Some Celebrity Pets

Did you know that January 14 is National Dress Your Pet Up Day? Here are some pics of our favorite Instagram Celebri-Pets in their oh-so-stylish duds.

These are the Most Popular Dog Breeds In Different US Cities

It's clear that in many of America’s largest cities, certain breeds are more popular than others, like the Goldendoodle, Golden Retriever, and French Bulldog. Poodles, Pugs, and German Shepherds are also close at the top.

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.

Take An Animal Adventure By Going On A Vacation That Helps Pets In Nee

A vacation you'll never forget - Destination Animal Sanctuary gives you the chance to spend a few days at the famous Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

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…

Most Epic Dog Resume Ever Gets Dog Hired as Professional Best Friend

Today's job market forces us to put our best foot forward. Turns out that one pup had some human help putting her best paw forward with an adorable resume!

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!

Special Shelter Pittie Gives Canine Comfort To Cancer Patients

There's something special about shelter dogs. A pitbull rescued from a shelter in Baltimore shows love and gratitude those suffering from cancer.

Shelters Will Use Facial Recognition Technology to Reunite Owners With

The sophisticated software, Finding Rover, will analyze the uploaded photo of your pet against shelter databases and look for a match.

The Nose Knows! Study Finds Dogs Can Detect Heat With Their Noses

As if we didn’t already know how amazing a dog’s nose was, it turns out they’re even more incredible than we thought! Researchers have foun…

Dog in Florida Was Born With Lime Green Fur – Here's What Caused It

Shamrock, just like her siblings, is an English cream golden retriever, meaning that their fur is a bit lighter than the standard coloring of most Golden Retrievers. And while they all certainly are prime examples of their noble breed, little Shamrock definitely stepped out of the norm with its striking green coat! Talk about a one-in-a-million occurrence!

Jaguar Releases an Exclusive Line of Pet Products Perfect for Pampered

Just in time for Christmas, the luxury vehicle brand announced their new premium accessory range intended for the man's best friend.

Sony’s Robotic Dog Gets 4 Paws Up at CES

Sony's robotic dog, Aibo, is making all kinds of new friends at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and proves that you can teach a robotic dog new tricks!

Smile for Petco’s Pet Selfie App – It’s For a Great Cause!

If you love selfies, you're gonna love Petco's new app, Heads & Tails. It's perfect for fun selfie opportunities, and gives money to help animals in need.

Pets Hidden in Optical Illusions Reveal a Double Meaning

An amazing collaboration between photographer Amol Jadhav and visionary director Pranav Bhide brings us a collection of stunning and powerful pictures.

2017’s Top 10 Wacky Dog and Cat Names

Dunkin Butterbeans, Yeti Spaghetti, Ninja Killer Nine Thousand, and Jabba the Butt are just a few of the wackiest names of 2017.

Quiz: What Dog Breed Do You Party Like During the Holiday Season?

We want to know what kind of party animal you are - take our quiz to find out what dog breed you party like when it comes to making merry.

Google Pets Turns Into a Bow-Wow Browser to Help Shelter Dogs

Life at the shelter can be lonely for dogs. That's why Google is bringing them into its offices for a day off to partner with lucky employees.

Target Pairs With BarkBox To Offer Cool Pet Products In-Store

If you love BarkBox, you're going to love this news. Target and popular subscription service have teamed up to offer cool pet products in store locations.

Miley Cyrus Adopts Beagle From The Beagle Freedom Project

What a way to start off your new life - with famous pet parent Miley Cyrus! The A-lister found her new pooch with some help from The Beagle Freedom Project.

Music That’s Made Just for Dogs Helps Anxiety and Depression

Music made for pooches! "Songs for Dogs and the People who Love them" hopes to ease your dog's mind by filling your home with tail-wagging tunes.

Rescued Pittie Goes Bonkers For Bonnets

A Pitbull named Abigail was rescued from a horrible situation. Now she's got a new mom, and people all over the world are sending her hats-ful of love!

2 Ugly Furry Friends Have Faces Only Their Adoptive Mothers Could Love

They say beauty is only skin deep. And it's true for Ozzy and Wang, 2 hairless dogs many call ugly, but true friendship doesn't care what one looks like.

These Are The 10 Most Common Male and Female Dog Names, Survey Reveals

Sniffspot, the so-called “AirBnB of dog parks”, went through their massive database of 100,000 dog names and through hard work determined the 10 most common boy and girl dog names. The results are very interesting – take a look!

Pawly Lets You Play With Your Pet Even When You’re Not Home [Video]

This robot pet sitter wants to help you be there for your pet, but your help is needed to make Pawly a reality. We all know the feeling. Leaving your pet at…

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!

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…

Dogs Become Lifeguards For The UK’s Hornsea Beach

Just call it Barkwatch--a specially-trained group of canine babes are about to be the newest lifeguards in the U.K.'s East Yorkshire!

Study Shows How Dogs Feel When We Hug Them – And You Won't Like It

Nothing beats snuggling with your pooch – those doggy cuddles are really something special. But do our canine companions enjoy being hugged as much as we love hugging them? A new research study published in the scientific journal “Applied Animal Behaviour Sciences” sheds some light on this topic.