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Urban Chestnut Brews Exclusive Beer to Encourage Pet Adoption

Part of Purina's "Consider a Shelter Pet" initiative, Urban Chestnut wants pet and beer lovers to adopt pets... and its new Underdog American Lager 8-pack.

Walkzee Kickstarter Wants To Pair Dogless Walkers With A Shelter Pooch

Who wants to go for walkies with shelter dogs? If you raised your hand, then this Kickstarter project is for you! With urban sprawl running rampant (and with…

IKEA Introduces New Pet Line To The United States And We Are “Lurvig

No-frills, simply fabulous furniture store IKEA has taken its furniture line offerings to the next level--introducing to the The Lurvig pet product line.

New Google Feature Turns Pet Photos Into Movies

Did you know, Google have added a secret feature that finds your pet photos and makes them into a clip called "Doggie Movie"?

These Amazing Portraits Show Owners Look Like Their Dogs… Or Is It T

Gerrard Gethings, an animal portrait photographer, managed to perfectly capture those uncanny similarities between fur babies and their humans.

Utah Doggie Daycare Offers State-Of-The-Art Pool for Pups

Doggie Daycares are growing in amenities offered to canine clients, and one facility in Salt Lake, Utah offers an aquatic fitness center like no other.

Pecs and Pups Will Leave You Panting In The New Year!

What do you get when you combine hot, shirtless men and an organization dedicated to saving homeless animals? Advocacy and fundraising at its finest!

Blind Dog Doesn’t Let Disability Stop Her From Being a Service Dog

A little blind pup out of Wisconsin is proving that there's much she can do with some puppy power and perseverance - by becoming a service dog!

Your Pet’s Face Could Be Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s New Bumper Sticker!

NASCAR's pet loving fans will want to enter a contest that will plaster their pet on racing legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s speedster!

Political Poopbags Take A Lot of Crap!

The 2016 Presidential Race has been full of poop flinging from both parties. These political bags scoop the poop and support (or not!) your pick!

Japanese Dog Groomer Turns Furballs to Fluffiest Fluffballs Ever

Yoriko Hamachiyo's impawsible canine transformations are taking the internet by the storm, one ball of fluff at the time.

Hilarious Family Contract Sets New Dog Boundaries

Sure, the kids say they'll help with the new dog before he comes home! This father crafted a written contract before allowing his kids to have a pet.

Kickstarter Squatting Dog Figurine a Modern “Objet D’fart”

Is it wrong that I’m going to fund the creation of a Squatting Dog figurine? Looking for that conversation piece that’ll tie your décor to…

Survey Reveals Canines Are Our Closest Confidants- And the Surprising

An online survey conducted on behalf of Just Right by Purina revealed some unexpected facts about the bond between dogs and their owners.

New Google Chrome Extension Makes America Kittens Again!

Google Chrome has added a new extension, and it's sure to "Make America Kittens. It replaces pictures of US President-Elect Donald Trump with kittens!

Pets Turned Into Dinosaurs and Teddy Bears at Taiwanese Pet Salon

This is not your typical summer shave! A Taiwanese pet groomer is making a name for herself with quirky, unique fur styles that demand a second look.

Petrics Launches a Free Health Tracking App for Pets

The smartphone app is at the core of the company's health-promoting ecosystem, that includes a smart pet bed and an activity tracker.

Dog Nativity Scene Has Us Counting Our Blessings

A star is born, and he's heaven sent! A dog groomer in Leicestershire threw in the towels and the result is an adorable doggy Nativity scene!

Go Green: This Stylish Pet Bed Is Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

GEMMA bed is a comfy, chic bed for pets that's made entirely out of discarded plastic bottles. For each bed, 75-150 bottles are being recycled.

Retirement Communities That Embrace Pets Becomes A Growing Trend

Seniors rock! From Yappy Hour to adoption events, retirement residences are attracting pet lovers with dog-centric activities and services.

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Music Goes To The Dogs… of Hurricane Harve

Blink-182's Mark Hoppus has released a new song from the album Dog Songs, and all proceeds will go to the ASPCA, helping dogs displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

AKC Museum of the Dog Is Headed to New York City

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is headed back to the Big Apple with one of the largest collections of dog art in the world.

Escape Alert! New Kickstarter Campaign for GPS Pet Microchip Starts Se

A new company out of California wants to help you find your lost pet, stress-free — but they can’t do it without your help. Your beloved pet may…

Scottish Women Knit Sweaters To Help Adopters Overcome Black Dog Syndr

Och aye - we love this story about a group of Scottish women who knit adorable sweaters for black shelter dogs in the hopes they'll be adopted.

Pets Go Postal on First Class “Forever Pets” Stamps

Seal your letters with a kiss and a lick! Pets are getting the first class treatment with the US Postal Service's new "Forever Pets" stamp series.

Canine Tech: Artificial Intelligence Trained to Behave as a Dog

A team working out of the University of Washington and Allen Institute for AI taught a neural network to behave like a dog.

These 8 Adorable Pet Tattoos Will Tickle You Inked!

Micro pet portraits as tats are turning heads. Boasting life-like realness, these inky masterpieces are a wearable work of art.

Pooch Perks the Norm in Taylor Morrison New Home Communities

Living the dream just got a little bit easier for our four-legged friends in new home communities that feature doggy amenities built right in.

5 Ways to Build a Bond With Your Dog

Are you looking for ways to grow even closer to your dog? We've put together 5 ways to build a bond with your dog.

Ancient Dogs Provide Clues About North America’s Early Inhabitants

Research digs up evidence on how the North American dog/human dynamic has changed over the centuries New research out of the University of Illinois is using…

Virtual Reality Dog Experience May Help Prevent Future Dog Bites

Scientists at the University of Liverpool believe that a virtual dog may be the newest and best educational tool to help prevent people from getting bitten b…

This Cool Startup Promises a Solution for Guilty Pet Parents

Pupple's innovative tech lets you keep an eye on your precious pooch while you're away- and makes it a fun experience for them, too.

New Plant-Based Gel For Animals Stops Bleeding In Seconds

From minor cuts to major surgery, VETIGEL is the "Band-Aid of the Future." This fast-acting gel can stop bleeding in seconds, helping vets save pet's lives.

Breeder Connect: The Ethical Way To Connect And Find Your Perfect Bree

In this day and age, life seems to be all about the app. There’s an app for just about everything, and let’s be honest–they do make things easier! That was t…

Quiz: Do You Know Your Dog Meme?

From Nyan Cat and Confession Bear, to Dramatic Chipmunk and Grumpy Cat, animals are a part of meme culture. Can you name these 10 popular dog-themed memes?

Google Japan’s Street View Has Gone To The Dogs [Video]

Google Japan has strapped cameras on the backs of two Akitas who are happy to show you around the prefecture for which they were named!

Slobbr App Helps Dog Owners Explore More Destinations With Their Pooch

This new discovery app by Slobbr will have you pawsitively drooling at the great big world that's available for you and your pooch to explore.

The Holidays Are Here… And So Are Puppy Scams

Did you know that the holidays are a time for puppy scams? In fact, according to a report from Veterinarians.org, California is the state with the most repor…

Spotify Helps Shelter Dogs Find Furever Home Based on Taste in Music

Spotify teamed up with a shelter in Munich to make perfect musical matches- between rescues and their potential pawrents.

Say “Bacon” – FLEXY PAW Mobile Attachment Snaps Awesome Pet Self

Getting the perfect pic of your pet isn't easy. But with the FLEXY PAW attachment, you'll be able to fill your Facebook feed with tons of amazing shots!

Are You Losing Sleep Because of Your Pet? Use This Calculator to Find

It seems that being a pet parent has (at least) one shared woe with human parenthood: your fur baby is impacting the quality of your sleep.

Study: Dogs Listen To What We Say And How We Say It

Our pooches like to pretend they don’t hear us, but the jig is up — turns out our dogs really DO listen to what we say Sometimes you have to wond…

Fur Will Fly on Animal Planet’s New Show ‘Cat Meets Dog’

Think of it as "The Odd Couple", but with pets. Reality TV goes to the dogs (and cats) on Animal Planet's "Cat Meets Dog", debuting this fall!

Actress Olivia Munn Loves Wag! So Much She Became An Investor [Video]

Dog-lover and actress Olivia Munn has paired with on-demand dog walking app Wag! to produce and star in new commercial for the company.

This Special Camera Reveals How Our Pets See the World Around Them

Scientists have invented a special camera that uses a unique combination of state-of-the-art hardware and software, in order to create videos and images that show us exactly how certain animals see. For example, with this latest tech, you will be able to see the vivid world of colors that are seen through the eyes of birds and bees.