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Let’s talk about life as a pet parent. We’ve got travel tips, dating advice, adoption info, and so much more.

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health

4 Reasons You Should Break Up With Your Vet

And how to let them down easy.

life with pets

Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments of life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants…and how much it all costs.

Dallas collage, a small white dog being held surrounded by images of Dallas: Mutts Cantina, skyline, a singer with a guitar

Pups and their parents can giddy up for a good time.

Sad woman sitting on her couch with her brown poodle dog.

You don’t want to see your ex again, but your pup might. Here’s what you can do. 


Woman holding her cat.

They might not care about the answer, but you do.

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pets & their people

Let’s talk humans. See what celebs have to say about pet parenthood. Find advice on handling your pet’s other people (e.g. your ex.) And get more tips for the people stuff.

This is Peggy. She was cast as @Dogpool in the pupcoming Marvel Studios movie Deadpool & Wolverine. She was selected as the perfect sidekick to Wade Wilson after winning the title of Britain’s Ugliest Dog in 2023.

Peggy was the runt of her litter—now, she’s a Marvel VIP.

Bea Koch and Leah Hodge with small dog.

The sisters talk romance, pets, and their obsession with both.


Suni Lee with Beacon, the USA Gymnastics' therapy dog

The pup is a credentialed staff member of USA Gymnastics.

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adoption & fostering

New pet parent (or still thinking about fostering or adopting a pet)? Get all the advice you need: how to find the right pet for you, how to introduce them to other pets and kids, and how to bond with your new family member.

Brown dog with white markings standing in leaves

The truth is breed labels are often wrong.

Adult dog sitting on a bed

What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.

Woman In Sportswear Walking With Two Dogs On The Street.

Here are six very good reasons why you should reconsider.

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sustainability

Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimize your pet’s carbon pawprint.

Black dog laying on its back on the floor with a world map formed out of his fur next to him

The eco-enthusiasts at Matter of Trust want to use it to clean up oil spills.

A man brushing his cat outside.

Turns out, it’s not an annoyance— it’s an opportunity to get creative.

A dog laying under a table outside while a woman cares for her plants.

You need to be extra careful if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.

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Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

travel

From pet travel tips to pet-friendly city guides, we’ve got all your flying, hiking, and biking needs covered.

Woman getting ready to travel with her small brown dog at the airport.

The restrictions create financial and logistical challenges for animal welfare organizations.

Dallas collage, a small white dog being held surrounded by images of Dallas: Mutts Cantina, skyline, a singer with a guitar

Pups and their parents can giddy up for a good time.

Woman at a dog park outside with a bunch of dogs.

For social pups, these are the places to be.

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animal advocacy

Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

Brown dog with white markings standing in leaves

The truth is breed labels are often wrong.

Couple shopping with their dog in a store.

Find out how to buy truly cruelty-free products.

A woman walking 5 dogs on leashes outside.

A new study found that a dog’s breed accounts for less than 10 percent of their behavior.

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