Olympics

Dogs and cats can't help but feel left out whenever the Olympics roll around; without an official Pet Olympics, they are forced to watch from the sidelines as Olympians vie for medals they are capable of earning. You don't have to sit idle, though. Here you can learn about different sports and activities you and your pet can get involved in right at home and read inspiring stories featuring animals and sports. And, of course, we pay homage to the true Olympics with thorough coverage from the pet perspective.

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chinese shar-pei

Top Olympic Medal Winners

The Olympic Games bring out a competitive spirit in all countries, spurring them on to achieve…
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Photos: Olympic Pet Parents

Medals may be won and lost, but pet ownership is a bond for life. That certainly rings true for…
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missy franklin, olympic gold medalist, and alaskan malamute

Meet Missy Franklin, Dog Lover

Missy Franklin, a swimmer hailing from Colorado, has taken the London 2012 Olympics by storm. At a…
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christine loukas' family with dogs

Meet Christine Loukas, Diver

The Olympics begin today! To honor the occasion, we've set to profiling the world's top athletes…
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dog agility in pet olympics

Win $500 from Petside

With the London 2012 Olympic Games finally here, the world is celebrating the athletic…
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olympic athlete ryan bailey with chihuahua

Meet Ryan Bailey, Olympic Star

When the London 2012 Olympics begin, Team USA will go for gold, with many athletes representing our…
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dogs eating airline tickets

Olympian: "Dog Ate My Ticket"

Imagine gearing up for the biggest trip of your professional career. You're all set and in the…
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dotsie bausch, olympic athlete and pet lover

Meet Dotsie Bausch, Olympian

As a cyclist, Dotsie Bausch's achievements are of an Olympic scale; she is the seven-time USA…
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Tony Azevedo: Olympic Athlete and Animal Lover

Meet Tony Azevedo

At the end of this week, Team USA will storm London, vying for the top medal count in the 2012…
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cocker spaniel in agility competition

2012 Olympics Dog Competitions

I am appalled by the discrimination against dogs. Once again, they have been excluded from the…
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carrie johnson, olympic kayaker

Carrie Johnson: Animal Lover

Carrie Johnson is one of the many athletes that will be competing for Team USA in the 2012 Olympic…