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Whether you love farmyard piglets, cartoon pigs, or decorative porkers (like piggy banks), go hog-wild reading up on these smart swine.

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A new survey shows that many pet owners would rather snuggle with, spend money on, and gaze lovingly at their cute dogs than their partners. And dogs feel love for us, too.

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The puppies are coming! (Plus some kittens, kangaroos, and a rescue sloth.)

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Here are the brands.

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A surprising amount of misinformation has been repeated enough about these furry little creatures to make it seem like fact.

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Puppers need to be from rescue or shelter groups, not breeders.

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Who's a good boy?

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Was the outbreak a true epidemic, or an example of mass hysteria?

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Traveling with pets can be stressful. These airports want to make it easier.

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Dogs are weird. But usually for a reason.

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If your dog is spending hours tearing up the backyard, or attempting to burrow holes into your couch, you're no doubt anxious to find a way to make it stop.

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Yes, our dogs are adorable. They're also kind of gross.

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A series of dime store turtles eventually led him to The Iron Throne.

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Panting is a totally normal behavior for dogs, which makes it difficult to tell when it has turned dangerous.

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Think of it as a big, wet, sloppy way of saying "I love you."

Keep your pets away from the hot chocolate this holiday season.

A spiked cup of hot cocoa may be your favorite indulgence, but don't let Fido or Fluffy give it a try.

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It's surprisingly easy, and very much necessary.

Little legs, big smile.

You already know they’re cute, compact, and smart. But there’s a lot more to these beloved little dogs.

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If you want to give one of them a forever home, here's who to contact.

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It's not a hard and fast rule, but how often have you seen a cat go for a swim?

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Pop culture-inspired names are trendy, but old standards like Charlie and Bailey still rule the dog world.

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Good luck matching Grump Cat's bank account.

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Here are the brands to look for.

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More than half of our cats and dogs are struggling with their weight.