Attempting to decode cat behavior can lead to madness. But we do have some idea of why cats like blinking at us.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgis have finally cracked the top 10, possibly because ‘The Crown’ made them cool again.
Now’s the perfect time to branch out from soups and stews to fresh bread, homemade wine, and DIY lip balm.
If you're fostering a dog or cat for the first time, here are some tips that'll help ease your new furry friend into your home.
Mr. Mittens could inherit millions from a generous owner, but it takes some legal planning to make sure jealous humans don't come looking for the dough.
Your dog’s leash is a magnet for dirt from your hands, your pet, and the outside world. Here’s how often you should be washing it.
Knowing your equines is no mere horseplay. Here's how to tell the difference between horses, ponies, and even miniature horses.
At the Home2 Suites by Hilton in D'Iberville, Mississippi, guests can care for foster dogs and even take them home.
We spoke with trainers from The Seeing Eye about why certain breeds make great guide dogs, how they keep their owner’s safe from low-hanging branches, and whether they can read cross signals.
Forget flowers and chocolate—cuddling a rescue puppy will make this the best Valentine’s Day of all time.
Before the rescue animals can be adopted, they need your help learning how to be the best pet pigs they can be.
Older dogs in shelters sometimes get overlooked because of their age status, but the San Francisco-based Muttville has changed the stigma.
The Mitchell County Animal Rescue says Perdita the cat is "not for the faint of heart," so they're waiving all adoption fees.
Galveston residents should keep an eye out for Lilly, an illegal pet capuchin monkey who escaped on January 20.
Dogs dream during the REM cycle of sleep just like humans do, and the results can be quite adorable.
When Theodore Roosevelt moved into the White House in 1901, he brought with him his wife, his six children, and one of the widest (and wildest) menageries Washington, D.C. has ever seen.
Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.
Thirty people have contracted a drug-resistant strain of infectious bacteria, and the CDC says that contact with pet store puppies was likely the source.
Americans love cats: There are an estimated 94 million of them living in households nationwide. And it turns out that a lot of them are named Luna.
Between Tom Hooper’s ‘Cats’ movie and these masks, it’s been a big year for people who kind of wish they were cats.
If you have a cat at home, you'll need to follow these tips for setting up a cat-friendly Christmas tree for the holidays.
The old method of multiplying your dog's age by seven no longer applies. Here's a more accurate way of assessing your pet's lifespan.