Samantha Thorpe is a lifetime pet-lover (dogs, cats, hamsters, and bunnies). Right now she's getting her steps in by taking her foxhound-beagle, Zippy, on long walks. Zippy is also Samantha's favorite ...

Katie Mills Giorgio is a writer and editor living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been creating content for print and online outlets for nearly two decades. When she’s not busy telling stories, she’s ...

These activities bust kitty boredom and strengthen your bond. The bonus? Lots of belly laughs for you. Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup ...

Sometimes it's easy to look into the soulful eyes of our BFF (that's best furry friend) and think, "Dogs! They're just like us!" They scamper about when excited, snarf down their favorite treats, and ...

We’ve got all the catio know-how that will help you plan and build a safe outdoor enclosure for your feline friend. Owner/president/receptionist/janitor of Goode ...

Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is passionate about human-animal interactions, having founded the nonprofit Animal Assisted Professionals, ...

Writer and editor Brendan Howard has written on pet and veterinary topics for more than 13 years. He grew up with indoor and outdoor cats in Southern California, but now lives catless in Kansas. He ...

Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup Penny by her side. A huge animal lover, she’s been known to bring home lost kittens, foster puppies and ...

While pooches generally aren't as prideful as our feline friends, there are many dapper dog breeds sporting fluff for days who certainly have a well-kept coat to brag about—you know, if dogs did that ...

Those stereotypes that cats are aloof? Most of them aren't true. Nevertheless, with more discerning felines, it may take a little work to establish real intimacy. After all, each kitty has a distinct ...

Kristin Cleveland combines her love of pets and her experience as a project creator to design doable craft projects for pet parents. She has over 25 years of experience in project design, publication ...

Learn how dogs express fear and what you can do to help your pooch become calmer and more confident—on the leash, in the yard, and at home. Irith has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She ...