Pets
America's Fancy Pet Food Addiction Is a Big Problem for the Environment
American pets have been increasingly served up prime cuts of meat, but this food comes at a cost
The First Pet Position in the Trump White House Will Remain Open—for Meow
Animals have served as companions and ambassadors for presidents dating back to George Washington
One in Three American Pets Is Pudgy
Is your kitty curvaceous? It's not the only one
Plague Infects Three People in New Mexico
The deadly disease can be spread by household pets
On World Sauntering Day, Take a Walk
It's good for you
In 1913, One Gluttonous Pupper Changed the Course of Animation History
Years before "Steamboat Willie," this animated dog hammed it up onscreen
Chinese City Institutes One-Dog Policy
Officials in Qingdao say they are trying to limit the amount of disturbance caused by an ever-growing pooch population
Abused Animals in Connecticut Get Their Own Legal Advocates
Last week, for the first time, a lawyer testified in court on behalf of abused pit bulls
North Carolina Has a House Cat Museum
You’ll want to paws for this roadside attraction
The Animals That Helped Win World War I
Newly digitized photos tell the story of animals that fought as soldiers during the Great War
Don’t Get Too Excited About That Viral Goldfish “Wheelchair”
The contraption, though surely built with the best intentions, may do more harm than good.
Bad News, Pet Lovers: Teacup Pigs Are a Hoax
It’s a descriptor, not the term for a breed of pig, and it’s hurting animals
Archeologists Discover Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Pet Cemetery in Egypt
Containing 100 lovingly positioned creatures, the site suggests that the ancients could have valued their companion animals as much as we do
If You Want to Adopt a Black Cat, You May Have to Wait Until Halloween Is Over
Why some adoption centers wait till after the spooky season to give some kitties a home
Ask Smithsonian: When Did People Start Keeping Pets?
The human-pet timeline is still being put together, but turns out man’s best friend might also be his oldest
To Save the Woodrat, Conservationists Have to Deal With an Invasive Species First: House Cats
On an island in Florida, a rare wild rodent faces a dangerous, feline threat
The Moral Cost of Cats
A bird-loving scientist calls for an end to outdoor cats "once and for all"
Ginormous Goldfish Are Invading Australian Rivers
Abandoned by their owners, the fish run rampant and impact the environment
Protesters Prevent Chinese Museum From Evicting a Family of Cats
The furry family is famous on the internet
Bulldogs Are Dangerously Unhealthy, But There May Not Be Enough Diversity in Their Genes to Save Them
How we loved this dog into a genetic bind
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