pets
When Pets Keep People Leashed to Their Abusers
Research shows pets are a key weapon of control for domestic abusers, and a growing network of shelters welcome not just victims but their beloved animals, too.
Dogs Can Actually Understand What You're Saying to Them, Study Says
You aren't tricking your dog when you talk about the vet in an excitable tone.
Traumatic Tales of Losing Childhood Pets
From the darkly funny to just plain dark, here are tales of your deceased friends with tails.
Homeless Dog Owners Talk About What Their Dogs Mean to Them
"I got her from a friend. I saw her, and I said, 'That doggie is going to be mine.'"
Inside the Luxury Fat Camp for America's Wealthy Dogs
The Morris Animal Inn includes a heated indoor pool, a gym equipped with canine treadmills, and dog yoga sessions.
All Hail Scooter, the Oldest Cat in the World
This little Siamese cat is 30, which is longer than I hope to live for.
What Happens to Your Dog When You Get Arrested?
A lot of the time, the dogs go to a jail of their own.
Phil Insults His New Pet in Today's Comic from Jim Pluk
In the second installment of our new comic series from Colombian artist Jim Pluk, Phil is mean to his pet stoat and gets what he deserves.
Phil Gets a New Pet in Today's Comic from Jim Pluk
In our new comic series from Colombian artist Jim Pluk, 'Phil the Punk' sees something he wants online and, like always, he gets it.
The Ikea Monkey Three Years On: Here's What He's Up to Now
On the third anniversary of the day a small monkey wandered into a branch of Ikea, we found out exactly what the little guy is up to now.
The Heartwarming Story of the Canadian Punks Who Raised Baby Crows
Zack Trash of Nova Scotia has some unusual pets.
Why Are Millions of People Still Eating Cats?
While we'll happily chow down on all kinds of Mammalia—cows, sheep, goats, pigs, deer, and even adorable little lambs—the Western world still isn't so keen on eating cats and dogs.