So you've decided you're ready to adopt a dog. Now what? Read on for all the ways you can get started with your adoption process and bring home a new furry friend. Sierra lives in the heart of Chicago ...

Sarah is a photographer, designer, and writer based in Washington, DC. When she's not working, she enjoys meeting and petting all of the dogs in her neighborhood. An intentional hybrid between ...

Apartment dwellers have options—and not all are teeny tiny pups. Here are some breeds to consider if your home is a small space with neighbors nearby.

Build a scratching post that doubles as a window seat where your favorite feline can watch the birds or catch a catnap. A woodworker since his teens, Robert Wilson has built projects ranging from ...

The Korat is one of the oldest, most stable breeds in the world. Revered in their native Thailand as a "good luck cat," Korats are traditionally given in pairs, with special importance when given to ...

When your cat's coat has more than small tangles and snarls and matting begins to form, your cat might need professional help to get her hair-do back to norm. "A cat's natural defense against matting ...

Watch for signs like vomiting, diarrhea, and depression if you think your dog ate something poisonous. If your dog swallows something toxic, call your vet or a pet poison hotline immediately for help.

Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is passionate about human-animal interactions, having founded the nonprofit Animal Assisted Professionals, ...

Border collies are smart dogs with tons of energy and a lust for hard work. This working breed packs a powerful punch in a compact body (most only reach 45 pounds max), but, manageable as their size ...

Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup Penny by her side. A huge animal lover, she’s been known to bring home lost kittens, foster puppies and ...

Chad has been blessed with the ability to always find and adopt the Goodest Dog in the World with uncanny accuracy. When not writing, he also enjoys road trips, movie marathons and presidential ...

Hilary Braaksma is a writer and crazy cat lady living in Des Moines, Iowa. When she's not working, she loves relaxing with family and her incredibly handsome domestic shorthair, Cake. The Chartreux ...