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Somewhere right now, as you’re dragging a tree into the living room, unboxing last year’s decorations, or trying to remember where you hid the good scissors, your pet is staring at you with a look that says: “Are we really doing this again?”

Because let’s be honest: The holidays make absolutely no sense to animals.

Dogs and cats live...Read more

Charlie Cox thinks his wife has "replaced" him with their dog.

The Daredevil actor married Samantha Thomas - with whom he has a son and a daughter - in September 2018 and he joked he spends so much time away working that the producer has grown "way too close" to their family pet.

He told People magazine: "My wife and our dog have a very effed-...Read more

Dogs and cats often seem to understand their owners in ways that defy explanation. A pet greets someone gently after a bad day, lingers near an owner before illness appears, or reacts to stress before a word is spoken. While these moments can feel mysterious, science and behavior research suggest that pets are reading signals most humans ...Read more

As winter settles in, many cat owners assume their pets’ fur coats provide all the protection they need against the cold. While cats are remarkably adaptable animals, cold weather presents real risks—especially for outdoor cats, seniors, kittens and cats with medical conditions. Understanding how cats experience cold, and how to protect them...Read more

Walking a dog in very cold weather or snow can be invigorating, practical and even joyful — but it demands more preparation than a casual stroll in mild temperatures. Cold, wind, ice and snow affect dogs differently depending on size, coat, age and health. They also affect the human at the other end of the leash. The right gear does not just ...Read more

For generations, dog owners have thought of walks primarily as exercise — a chance for a dog to stretch its legs, burn energy, and relieve itself. But animal-behavior researchers say this traditional view overlooks the most important part of a dog’s outdoor experience: the nose.

Across parks, sidewalks, and backyards, dogs aren’t just ...Read more

In living rooms, studio apartments, and suburban kitchens across the country, a quiet shift has taken place in the emotional architecture of modern life. Dogs curl beside laptops during work-from-home meetings. Cats perch on bookshelves during long nights of writing. Rabbits sit calmly beside children during moments of fear or uncertainty. Their...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I am beginning to believe that most dog owners either do not have the time or the inclination to train their dog. I used to help with a guide dog organization. The dogs were trained to poop with a certain command. And, in many instances to do their business in the same spot to make it easier for the person with sight problems to ...Read more

When a man dressed as a construction worker knocked on Wilmer Toledo-Martinez’s door claiming to have hit his car, he believed it was an accident.

Instead, ICE agents were waiting for him outside on Nov. 14.

Toledo-Martinez’s lawyer, Olia Catala, said once he went out to check on the damage and exchange insurance information, undercover ...Read more

I read your column and always learn something, so thank you for that. I volunteer at a local rescue and often bring your column in to share with others.

I have a 10-year-old terrier mix and two-year-old chihuahua, who I adopted a year ago. That was the best thing I ever did for my older dog who had always been an only dog. They're inseparable ...Read more

A self-driving Waymo taxi hit a dog in San Francisco, reigniting a heated debate over autonomous vehicle safety just weeks after one killed a popular neighborhood cat.

On Sunday, around 8 p.m. in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, a Waymo carrying passengers ran over a small, unleashed dog, the company confirmed.

The dog's ...Read more

Bradley Cooper's movie star dog has become a diva.

The 50-year-old actor features alongside his pooch Charlie in his new movie Is This Thing On? and he revealed that the canine has got "cocky" since his previous award-winning turn in the acclaimed 2018 remake of A Star Is Born - where he starred alongside his owner and Lady Gaga.

Speaking at a...Read more

Vaccine resistance in the United States isn’t limited to people. Alongside skepticism toward routine childhood and some adult vaccines, veterinarians are seeing the same hesitation spread to pets. What was once a routine part of preventive care has become a fraught interaction — and the implications extend well beyond animal health.

The ...Read more

In short order, Teddy — a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab — punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.

After each feat, trainer Emma Hetrick rewarded Teddy with a well-earned piece of kibble. With just a few months to go before graduation, Teddy ...Read more

This year, as you count your blessings, why not take a moment to include the dogs, cats, birds and other pets who share your life?

They remind us every day of what gratitude truly looks like – unconditional love, quiet companionship, and joy in simply being by our side.

But while the holidays bring joy to us, they can also bring hazards for ...Read more