Animal rights activists criticize cat declawing for being inhumane, and now New York is trying to outlaw the veterinary procedure altogether.

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Whether or not you're ready to commit to adding a new member to your family, there are plenty of ways to support shelters on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.
"Are you a cat or a dog person?" is a common ice-breaker. As it turns out, there might actually be meaningful differences between the two groups of pet parents.
Are golden retrievers, corgis, or German shepherds the most popular dog breed in America? As it turns out, the answer is none of the above.
The Snuggle Puppy comes with a heat pack and a beating heart, so your pet can feel comforted even when they're home alone.
It might take some time and effort (and treats), but many cats can be trained to retrieve objects. Here's what you need to know.
Cats are undeniably smart, but do they have an understanding of their own identity? Researchers in Tokyo may have found the answer.
Though Drogon didn't make the final cut, there are a whopping 64 percent more puppers walking around with that moniker today than there were last year.
Since the 1980s, novelty phones in the shape of the comic strip character Garfield have mysteriously been washing ashore in France. Now we know why.
Want to hang out with hundreds of cats in paradise? Head to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary on one of Hawaii's smallest islands.
Choupette has led a life of luxury, thanks to her two personal maids, chef, and bodyguard. And she just got a little richer.
He’s dealt with elaborate booby traps, KGB agents, and a face-melting artifact, but to Indiana Jones, nothing’s more unsettling than snakes. Lots of people can relate.
It's heated, with smart cameras inside.
The puppies are coming! (Plus some kittens, kangaroos, and a rescue sloth.)
The furry sentinels ward off vermin. They also sleep in empty stock boxes. But are they a health hazard?
To infinity and beyond, Astrocat.
The clocks were invented during The Great Depression to bring joy to families across America.
Traveling with pets can be stressful. These airports want to make it easier.