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Petside is run by pet lovers just like you, and is here to help you be the best pet parents you can be!

Charlie Arcella is the Site Leader for NBC’s Petside.com. He has over 6 years of experience in Digital Business Development, including stints at Lifetime Entertainment, iVillage.com and Disney Interactive Media Group. Throughout his career he has helped his companies build and maintain business relations with partners like P&G, Apple, and Google. Building an engaged audience and effective marketing strategies across all emerging platforms is his mission. He grew up with a Pointer/Dalmatian rescue dog and will one day own a Siberian Husky.

Wendy Toth is the Senior Editor, Lifestyle, for Digital Works @ NBCU. She is an avid animal lover, and lives with her two rescue cats Boris and Zoe in Brooklyn. She's contributed to a number of different publications, including NYTimes.com, iVillage.com, Weight Watchers, Parents and Newsday.

Ryan Karpusiewicz is the Editorial Assistant, Lifestyle, for Digital Works @ NBCU. He also is a pet lover, and is currently a pet brother to four cats and three dogs. He has varied editorial experience, ranging from working with publishing houses (Cambridge University Press) to magazines and websites. He's contributed to a number of different publications, including Scholastic Parent & Child magazine, Momtourage.com, LifeGoesStrong.com, and Mets101.com.

Petside Team's Articles

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Labradoodle

Did You Know?. . A man named Wally Conron was the first person to deliberately breed Labradoodles.
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Hero Shelter Dog Saves Baby

A shelter hero named Duke raised the necessary alarm that saved the life of his owner's daughter. Read about the remarkable story on Petside!
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Slideshow

Meet the Mudi

Click through to see adorable photos of the Mudi, one rare dog breed!
Fat Cat
Article

Considerations for Obese Pets

This week, Petside is celebrating Pet Obesity Awareness Week. Each year, the first full week of October is dedicated to raising awareness about pet obesity, and ways owners can…
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Article

Keeping Pet Food Safe

Concerned about pet food and whether or not your pet's meals are safe? Check out these safety tips and learn preventive measures you can take to ensure your pet's health!
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Breed

Mudi

Did You Know. . . The Mudi, like many Hungarian herding dogs, almost became extinct during World War II. During the war, the breed suffered terrible losses, and it wasn't until…
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Slideshow

7 Dogs That Don't Shed Much

Looking for low-shed dog breeds? Check out these 7 dogs that don't shed a whole lot!
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Article

Proteins and Pet Health

Feed your dog or cat a diet rich in animal-based proteins. Find out the benefits of these proteins from Petside!
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Pet Obesity Awareness Day

In commemoration of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, here are some quick tips to help maintain weight and improve your pet's health!
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Article

Reduce Pet Hair in Your Home

Our furry friends provide us many benefits with very few drawbacks. On any given day, a quick cuddle has the capability to lift our spirits and make us feel just a little bit…