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5 Adult Summer Camps Made For You and Your Dog

Settle into a cabin with your pup and live the summer camp dream together.

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Help! I Think My Dog Is Trying to Sabotage My Relationship

One reader’s dog won't stop barking at her partner—what do you do with a jealous pup?

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20 Father’s Day Gifts to Please Your Favorite Cat Dad

He does a lot of work to keep them purring happily. Here’s what you can do for him.

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Got a new pet? Here’s what to do.

Let’s be real. Welcoming home a new dog or cat is a very cute but very crazy time. Thankfully, we’re here to help with a nifty new pet parent to-do list.

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Is Your Pet Better Off With You In The Exam Room at the Vet or Not?

Veterinarians weigh in on whether you should accompany your pet in the exam room—or let them fly solo.


Couple walks their dogs on a date outside at the park.
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These Volunteer Programs Let You Take Shelter Dogs Out for an Adventure

Whether you’re going for just a stroll or an all-day hike, everyone will benefit big time.

Cat wandering outside in the grass.
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Why You Should Get Your Cat Microchipped—Even If They Live Indoors

And how to make sure your kitty’s is up to date if they already have one.


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Health & Nutrition

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Woman feeding her kitten.
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When Can a Kitten Eat Wet Food?

And how to know what kind they need.

And how to know what kind they need.

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Behavior & Training

Woman training her golden retriever puppy outside.
behavior

Dogs Learn More If You Pet or Praise Them (Instead of Scolding), New Study Says

Yet another reason positive reinforcement is the way to go.

Cat meowing at owner.
behavior

Why Does My Cat Meow at Night? (And How to Prevent It)

Just a small request to lower the volume, please.

Just a small request to lower the volume, please.

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behavior

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Your pup is literally vegging out—when it’s no big deal and when to worry.

Your pup is literally vegging out—when it’s no big deal and when to worry.

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How I Built My Queer Family One Pet at a Time

My life looks nothing like I imagined growing up—but it’s perfectly complete.

Man backpacking with his Golden Retriever puppy in a state park
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51 Dog-Friendly US Spots to Visit With Your Pup This Summer

Where to go and what to do—from Alabama to Wyoming.

Where to go and what to do—from Alabama to Wyoming.

Anonymous Person With Dog Covered With Pride Flag.
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10 Dog-Friendly Pride Events for You and Your Favorite Ally to Attend This June

Our pups might not be welcome at every single Pride parade, but these celebrations are for the whole family.

Our pups might not be welcome at every single Pride parade, but these celebrations are for the whole family.

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20 Father’s Day Gifts to Please Your Favorite Cat Dad

He does a lot of work to keep them purring happily. Here’s what you can do for him.

A woman sitting in a chair holding a dogs paw in her hand and holding the dogs face in the other hand.
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6 Natural Paw Balms That Will Keep Your Pup Safe From Summer Heat

The best paw balms, based on veterinarian recommendations.

The best paw balms, based on veterinarian recommendations.

Femme-presenting pet parent feeding their dog a treat in the kitchen
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9 Queer-Owned Pet Brands We’re Celebrating This (And Every Other) Month

Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.

Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.

Animal Welfare

Animal activists hold banners against Yulin Dog Meat Festival in front of Yulin City Representative office in Beijing, China, June 10, 2016.
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How You Can Help Stop the Yulin Dog Meat Festival

On June 21, thousands of dogs will be slaughtered in Yulin, China. Organizations working to ban this barbaric event need your help to raise awareness now.

Beagle dog being carried by woman in lab coat.
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Dog Breeding Facility Fined a Record $35 Million for Animal Cruelty Against 4,000 Beagles

Inotiv, the parent company of Envigo, will pay the largest ever fine issued under the Animal Welfare Act.

Beagle puppy in a cage.
lifestyle

The Department of Defense Is Spending $1 Million to Test Drugs on Dogs

A watchdog group exposed the DOD’s cruel abuse of Beagles.

New Dog Training 101

Look, new dogs are cute. But they’re also little alien monsters who have descended to destroy our furniture and our sleep. Still, we love them. Luckily, this program covers all the basics, from potty training to proper socialization—all through positive reinforcement. Time to stock up on treats!

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