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Dear Cathy,

I need help. I have a four-month-old male Cocker Spaniel who insists on biting and nipping. I’ve tried everything and have been telling him “no biting,” and “leave it.” He went to puppy school where the instructor said to give him toys and hard chews. I’ve been doing that since he came home. He’s sociable with both ...Read more

There are few moments more unifying in the human experience than realizing you’ve just trodden in dog poop. Whether it’s the faint squish beneath your trainer or the full barefoot horror that follows an evening garden stroll, the emotional cycle is identical: disbelief, disgust, and a swift assessment of nearby grass, gravel, or hose access....Read more

In a news cycle that often spotlights disaster and discord, animals keep reminding us what resilience and connection look like. From reunions years in the making to communities rallying for creatures in trouble, these five stories rose above the noise—small lives with outsized impact.

Seven Years Gone, and Home at Last

When Gabrielle ...Read more

CHICAGO -- No matter what you may think (or have heard), dogs and cats can’t talk.

Neither can snakes or guinea pigs or any other species of animals that people consider pets. So it is impossible for any of them to tell you what they think of the increasingly popular habit of people dressing them up in costumes for Halloween.

This is some of...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My husband and I have a deaf 15-year-old male black Lab named Okie. He has a lot of anxiety, which we attribute to his deafness. He likes to be in the same room with one or both of us so he can see us. When we’re doing chores in the house or yard, he invariably comes to look for us.

Recently, he has started barking in the middle ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- The spirits of the pets come first, treading home on soft, shadowy paws, making their way by the light of altar candles and guided by the eternal tie of love.

They’re welcomed with offerings of favorite treats and fresh water, and by the careful placement of old toys and worn collars that have become cherished mementos.

It’...Read more

SEATTLE -- King County's best employee, Errol the Courthouse Dog, is hanging up his collar and starting his golden years.

Errol, who celebrated his 12th birthday Monday, has spent a decade in the King County Superior Court comforting children, people with developmental disabilities and older people when they are called to testify or provide ...Read more

Kylie Jenner is mourning the death of her Italian Greyhound Norman.

The 28-year-old make-up mogul has revealed via social media that Norman recently passed away, aged 12.

Alongside a series of throwback photos of her beloved pet, Kylie wrote on Instagram: "In Loving Memory of My Sweet Norman

"I still remember the day I brought you home. I had...Read more

Millions of people already use the Life360 app to track the location of their family members and loved ones.

Now the California tech company behind the popular family safety app is hoping people will use a new gadget and their location-tracking services to keep tabs on their pets.

On Wednesday, Life360 unveiled a new tracking device people can...Read more

Dear Cathy,

Are there any cats that are considered hypoallergenic? I have mild dander allergies to dogs and cats. My husband and I would like to get a pet but not a dog right now.

— Robin, Bel Air, Maryland

Dear Robin,

Many people with mild allergies wonder the same thing: Is there such a thing as a hypoallergenic cat?

The short answer is...Read more

WASHINGTON — Over the course of an hour during the afternoon, West Virginia’s most prominent political figure greeted well-wishers while clad in a pink tutu and sparkly birthday hat.

Babydog, the English bulldog that trails after Sen. Jim Justice in the Senate hallways, celebrated her 6th birthday on the 15th day of the government shutdown....Read more