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Pet World Records

In the 21st century, every pet will be famous for 15 minutes. With that in mind, and since I had no delusions that my pets would gain fame by saving me from a burning building, I decided they should set some kind of a record. How hard could it be?
Protecting Your Pet's Smile

Are you brushing your pet's teeth? If not, you are missing a very important step in keeping him healthy. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show some degree of oral disease by three years of age.
Animal Jobs Series: Guide Dogs

There is a proverbial saying that when you lose one sense, you gain another. For people who are legally blind (having a "central visual acuity of 20/200 or less," according to the American Foundation for the Blind) there is also an option to gain a canine companion in the form of a highly-dedicated, very intelligent, well-trained guide dog.
Animal Jobs Series: Bomb Dogs

When Max and Power enter FBI Headquarters, their mission is to ensure the safety of everyone in the vicinity by searching for any potentially deadly explosives. Max and Power are a team; Max is an officer and Power is a 5-year-old black Labrador Retriever and a K-9 Explosive Detector trained to detect roughly 19,000 different components that make up explosives. If he detects anything, Power indicates this by sitting.
Animal Jobs Series: Therapy Dogs

To every dog-owning household, a canine companion is a valued member of the family, simultaneously dependent and generously loving. Some of those wonderful dogs take their warm, wonderful personalities beyond the front yard and give to their community as therapy dogs.
Animal Jobs Series: Rescue Dogs

Dogs have a long history of serving their humans faithfully as companion and guard dogs, but their lesser-known role as rescuers dates nearly as far back.
Paw Laws: Your Legal Responsibilities

If your Labrador barks one too many times at 3 a.m., you may find yourself on the wrong side of the law. Many animal owners are unfamiliar with existing laws and bring their pets home not knowing the potential legal issues that could arise as soon as they step out of the animal adoption shelter. Read on to learn more about your legal responsibilities as a pet owner and how to find what the laws are in your neighborhood.
Is It Time to Say Goodbye?

Living with a pet can be wonderful - except for the fact that generally we live longer than our canine companions do. That, plus our ability to end our pets' suffering through humane euthanasia, puts enormous power into our hands: the power of life or death over our companion animals. Having that power is an enormous responsibility - a responsibility that any loving owner wants to live up to.
Plan For Pets When Moving to New Digs

Moving is clearly among the most stressful changes in life for humans. Imagine what pets are thinking when 'home sweet home' is packed up and hauled off, only to reappear on strange new turf! So during this hectic time, be careful not to overlook the needs of your furry friends. Read on to learn how you can make moving easy and stress-free for your four-legged friends.
How to Find a Great Breeder

Mutts are great, but maybe the dog of your dreams is a purebred. Perhaps you watched Lassie on TV when you were a kid and still yearn for a gorgeous Collie. Or maybe your neighbor down the street has a breathtaking Golden Retriever who's got you longing for a big blonde dog of your own.
Rent-A-Pet: Rental Service Godsend for Busy Pet Lovers

For those who adore animals but are too busy to make a long-term commitment to a precious pet, a new service that offers part-time pet ownership may be the answer. Read on to learn more about these services that let people with little time or space spend time with a pet of their choice.
Rare Dog Breeds

Everybody knows the Labrador retriever, America's most popular dog. The same goes for the poodle, the dachshund and even the greyhound. But have you ever asked about an azawakh? Ogled an Ogar Polski? Or even bad-mouthed a Blackmouth Cur? This is just a sample of the approximately 750 breeds of dogs around the world.
Illness Symptoms in Dogs

"Tell me where it hurts, boy." Good luck. Dogs tend to be John Wayne stoic when they're ill, and getting them to fill out a questionnaire with their symptoms just isn't going to happen. But as your dog's first line of defense against serious illness, it's your job to know him better than anyone else, and to catch it when he's telling you something's not right. He actually can tell you a lot about where it hurts--as long as you know what to look for.
Purebred Dog Rescue

Dogs, whether they're purebred or a mix of breeds, can find themselves homeless for many reasons. Most often, it's just a case of the wrong home for the right dog. People who'd vowed that they would care for their new dog for a lifetime got tired of the feeding, walking, and tending, and forgot their promise.
How to Find the Shelter Dog You'll Love

Congratulations! You've made the big decision to adopt a dog from your local animal shelter. Your new four-legged friend can bring years of love and joy to your family if - and it's a big if - you choose wisely among the dogs that are available. Read on for some tips to help ensure that the dog you select will right for you and your family.
Ways Kids Can Help Care for Pets

It's a match made in heaven: you have a child who loves to run around the yard, and a dog that loves to run around the yard. Have you ever considered that your family pet might be more than a play companion for your children? Taking responsibility for an animal is a powerful learning tool for children. Read on for ways kids can help take care of the family pet.
He'll Tell Us: A Personal Story

One man's personal story of grief. NBC News correspondent Mike Taibbi shares his touching story of the decline of his beloved pug Scoop. Read on to hear Mike's story, learn more about pets' endstage behavior and hear expert advice about the hardest part of being a pet owner.
Is your Pet in your Will?

Only 41 percent of Americans have a will or trust in place. But of those who have drafted these documents, a growing number are setting up pet trusts to ensure that the pets they have loved and nurtured as members of the family will continue to be cared for. Read on to learn more about this growing trend and what to consider when setting up a pet trust.
Australian Shepherd Wins Best in Show!

Over 2,000 of the country's top show dogs were on parade Thanksgiving Day for the National Dog Show Presented by Purina. Click here to read about the show and see a picture of the winner!
Cooking for Your Feline

More and more pet owners are investigating the concept of creating homecooked foods for their pets rather than buying commercial foods.