This Viking Woman Was Buried With a Small Dog at Her Feet 1,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists unearthed the burial site during excavations in Norway. They say the discovery provides unique insights into the bonds humans form with their animals
Cats Can Recognize Their Owner’s Scent Compared to a Stranger’s, New Research Suggests
In an experiment, domestic cats spent longer sniffing cotton swabs with the scents of unfamiliar people than swabs with the scent of their owner
Spanish Shipwreck Reveals Evidence of Earliest Known Pet Cats to Arrive in the United States
The two felines—one adult, one juvenile—appear to have been cared for by the sailors before the vessel sank in a hurricane in 1559, according to a new study
When Reggie, the World’s Tallest Dog, Met Pearl, the World’s Shortest Dog
He was a massive Great Dane. She was a pint-sized Chihuahua. During one adorable playdate, the two superlative pups became fast friends
Valerie the Miniature Dachshund Has Been Rescued After Surviving for 529 Days on a Rugged Australian Island
The eight-pound pup is now decompressing after her epic adventure in the wilderness, a feat rescuers say was “just incredible”
This Eight-Pound Miniature Dachshund Survived 16 Months on a Rugged Australian Island. But She’s Still Evading Rescuers
Valerie the wiener dog is still on the loose, more than a year after she escaped during her parents’ vacation on Kangaroo Island
14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds, From Their Lifelong Devotion to Surprising Aggression
The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate birds
A New Crayfish Species Was Hiding in Plain Sight Among Common Aquarium Pets, Researchers Find
Native to Indonesian New Guinea, the crustacean comes in two color forms and is a popular pet choice in Europe, Japan, the United States and Indonesia
Energetic and Loyal: Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, the Newest Breed Recognized by the American Kennel Club
These small but mighty pups have roots on family farms in Denmark and Sweden, where they helped catch rodents, herd livestock, hunt and watch over the property
Humans Fed Salmon to Canines 12,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests, Hinting at the Origin of Our Relationship With Dogs
New research indicates early humans and canines were interacting in the Americas 2,000 years earlier than previously thought
Geneticists Solve the Mystery of Why Some Cats Are Orange—and Why They Tend to Be Males
Two new, preliminary papers identify a gene related to a cat’s coloration. The work also explains why tortoiseshell and calico cats tend to be females
This Pup Is Going Viral for Climbing to the Top of an Egyptian Pyramid
Paramotorists spotted the dog while soaring above one of Giza’s pyramids last week
Experts Don’t Know How This Mysterious White Fox Ended Up in Oregon, More Than 1,000 Miles Away From Home
Identified as an Arctic fox, the animal is believed to have been kept in captivity far from its native habitat in the tundra. Now, it’s receiving care from wildlife officials
Cats May Be Aware of Their Body Size, Suggests Study of Their Famously ‘Liquid’ Behavior
A scientist used at-home experiments to test whether cats hesitated when moving through increasingly shorter or narrower openings
Coyotes Might Make ‘Puppy Eyes,’ Suggesting the Facial Expression Evolved for More Than Just Cuteness
The wild canines have the same muscles used by domestic dogs to create the wide-eyed, pleading look that captures humans’ hearts
Why the World’s First Pet Cemetery Was Revolutionary
A new book charts the history of pet cemeteries and honors the universal experience of grieving an animal companion
See Images of New Yorkers and Their Pets Across Three Centuries
An upcoming exhibition will trace the history of the city’s domesticated dogs, cats, horses and other animals
These Backpack-Wearing Dogs Have an Important Job to Do
The pups are dispersing seeds at an urban nature reserve—just like their wild wolf ancestors used to do before being hunted to extinction
The Smell of Human Stress Leads Dogs to Make More Pessimistic Decisions, Study Suggests
Canines that smelled the sweat of anxious people were less likely to approach a bowl that might have contained food, indicating humans’ emotions can affect dogs’ behavior
Shipwreck Found in Lake Michigan 130 Years After Sinking With Captain’s ‘Intelligent and Faithful’ Dog Onboard
The captain said he would “rather lose any sum of money than to have the brute perish as he did”
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