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Animal organizations hope to reunite pets with families as quickly as possible after Hurricane Harvey. Photos by: Best Friends Animal Society Hurricane Harvey has devastated Rockport, Houston and other Texas towns. As the human rescue effort continues, thousands of shelter animals, strays and pets are in need of aide. Animal welfare groups all over

If a pet isn’t grooming themselves regularly, pseudocoprostasis (or dingleberries) may result. By: zaimoku_woodpile You know the sort of world where your shoulder bag priorities are having separate pockets for poop bags and dogs treats, whereas your pet-less friend only tolerates a designer name hanging off her arm? In my parallel universe, there are often

Many of you are familiar with the Christopher Nolan film Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Ellen Page. It’s all about dreams inside dreams inside dreams (I think). This is a lot like that, except it’s just a single cat photo instead of a 2 hour and 28 minute movie. Time to prepare yourself for

Make sure you follow your pet’s medication instructions to the letter. By: Laura D’Alessandro What’s the hardest part about being a pet’s human? Probably caring about them so deeply, especially when that fur friend is unwell, in pain or unable to do what makes them purr or wag. But don’t feel helpless — for better

School is stressful. Finding just the right clothes, attracting just the right people, taking all the right classes — the list is endless. Our pets may not feel precisely the same back-to-school pressure, but there are times they can definitely relate. The upside to being a pet, though, is that you pretty much look cute

We wonder what first attracted Jojo the monkey to Alan the kitten. It must’ve been the tail, right? And even though Jojo’s tail is prehensile, we imagine the superficial similarity was enough to spark a deeper bond once this sweet pair got to know each other better. Jojo is a long-tailed macaque rescued by the

These kitties are rolling in kibble. A Bronx, New York, widow recently died and left $300,000 to her two cats, Troy and Tiger, reports the New York Post. The late Ellen Frey-Wouters wrote in her will that the large sum should be used to care for the kitties and keep them from ever ending up

Unnecessary stress can tax your elderly or sick pet’s immune system. By: Karen Blaha Another summer is winding down, and some of my patients didn’t fare well while their humans went on vacation. Stress and inadequate monitoring under someone else were enough to endanger some of my more fragile friends. Aged and sick pets require

When you’re a pet owner, keeping your dog or cat healthy and safe is paramount. Our animals love us and shower us with affection; educating ourselves about potential dangers inside the home (and outside in the yard) is a necessary part of being a responsible pet parent. In the latest PEOPLE Pet Vet episode, Dr.

It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day! Renowned for their storied history throughout the ages, black cats have made and continue to make big breaks in “The Biz.” These kitties are some of the earliest felines to grace the big screen and represent some of the most recognizable whiskered faces on TV. While all black cats are

It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day, an important moment to remember that these felines can bring a lot of good luck and love into your home. Due to centuries of superstitions and unfounded prejudice, black cats are often associated with bad omens, not the positive fluffy feelings that are usually associated with cute kitties. For years,

Thursday is Black Cat Appreciation Day, which is aimed at correcting the centuries-long string of bad publicity that black cats have had to endure, as well as celebrating them for the fantastic felines they truly are. Here’s the thing, though: No one’s exactly sure why the poor dears are considered unlucky in so much of

Uh oh. Are dog mamas pushovers? According to a new study conducted by furniture company Joybird, women are more lenient with the freedom they give to dogs in the home than men tend to be. In the study, 286 people were asked where their pet is allowed to sleep. The most popular response, from 39.6%

“Dog” ear mites are actually much more common in cats. By: Lisa Larsson Ear mites are gross. They infect our pets’ ears and cause them discomfort. So where do ear mites actually come from? If we knew that, we could eradicate them, right? Easier said than done. The existence of mites dates to the Cretaceous

Many pet owners dream of doing something so fantastic with their furry friends that they end up on the couch opposite Ellen DeGeneres. Well, the TV host just made it a bit easier. After launching a collection of dog products for PetSmart earlier this year, DeGeneres has now created a line of goodies just for

Aragon was “an excellent foster dad.” Video stills via: The Orphan Pet A dog named Aragon is proof enough that love knows no boundaries. Recently, as Aragon and his human (a volunteer at SCARS, an animal charity in Greece) were out for a walk, the pair happened upon a box filled with lonely, meowing kittens.

A landscaper for most of his life, Jose Arias knows his way around a CAT construction loader. So when the 31-year-old owner of Green Forest Landscaping thought he heard a faint mewing sound coming from inside the machinery late in the afternoon at a work site in Draper, Utah, on August 9th, he knew exactly

Maybe not so ridiculous: Cats must wear bells in Creskill, New Jersey, so birds are warned of their approach. By: B@rberousse We all know not to speed through stop signs or run red lights. We know not to steal things, trespass or drive around with our taillights out. The laws we follow day in and

This article first appeared on Hello Giggles. We all know what kittens looks like — they’re tiny, fluffy, and perfect for cuddling. That’s why when photos came out of a curly-haired kitten, the Internet felt a little confused. And of course, intrigued. After all, it’s somewhat of a rarity. It all started after a post

Trap-neuter-release helps keep the feral cat population in check. By: Beverly Goodwin The feral cats have been gathering in Sue’s backyard for meals for 10 years now. There’s a little room on the lower level of her raised ranch; it opens on to their feeding area, and it’s where she keeps their food, plates and

Don’t bulk your cat up on food in the first 6 weeks of her pregnancy. By: gsloan It shouldn’t happen to a vet’s cat…but it did. Long story short, I gave my tortie girl, Noni, a contraceptive injection. I had wanted to spay her, but life kept getting in the way. Anyway, I gave her

Cats have been teachers for Ian Somerhalder since the beginning. The Vampire Diaries actor and soon-to-be dad got his first feline, Tiger, when he was just three years old. During their time together, Tiger was hit by a car, leading Somerhalder’s parents to spend “every dollar they had on a cat.” The orange kitty pulled

Don’t tell their mascot Fredbird, but it looks like the St. Louis Cardinals may have a new good luck charm on their hands. On Wednesday, the team was in the midst of a heated game against cross-state rivals the Kansas City Royals — trailing on their home turf 5-4 in the sixth inning. It was

Constant itching can create anxiety in pets. By: torne The worst thing you can do with an itchy pet is wait. This is the season of skin allergies and flea bite dermatitis. The longer you wait to get your pet relief, the harder it will be to get Mr. Itch back to Mr. Happy. So

It’s #InternationalCatDay! To celebrate the momentous, meowing occasion, we are going to the Mt. Olympus of cat content, YouTube, to revisit the gods who built the foundations of the kitty craze that has a firm, glorious hold on the Internet today. We are talking about the greatest cat videos of all time. These videos haven’t

Kitties all over the world, join paws. Start a meow train, meow train … because it’s #InternationalCat Day. We’re not even halfway through this joyous holiday created to recognize the dominion felines hold over the entire Earth, and the Internet is already freaking out. Since the World Wide Web was essentially created to encourage the

In North America, cat cafes may help adoptable cats find their forever homes. By: 5chw4r7z Are cat cafes using animals for entertainment, or are they the perfect way to meet an adoptable new friend? The popularity of cats at cafes is quickly gaining traction in North America. From Cat Town — which opened in Oakland,

Don’t get picky about the pussycats that cross your path — one could end up saving your life. Luna the black feline went from house cat to hero on Tuesday, saving all eight members of the Chappell-Root family from a fierce house fire. According to Fox 46, who first reported the story, Luna was persistent

Today I had to take my cat to the veterinarian. Now, this is traumatic in and of itself, because he hates it and he usually makes me pay for it later (cue Band-Aids). Today’s visit was made worse because he needed some shaving done to remove a couple of mats. Needless to say, this did

Politicians. Dramatic actors. Broadcast journalists. Musicians. Entrepreneurs. None of the above are known for having an especially great sense of humor. Fortunately, Mother Nature — and the Internet — have other ideas. Is there anything funnier (or sillier) than a famous person embracing his or her animal lookalike? We think not. Check out some of