My poor sister is pulling out her hair from worry right now. Her newly adopted puppy was lost by a dog walker yesterday; the young dog dashed out of the walker's car and is now lost/scared somewhere on the streets of West Oakland (if you live in the area, please check out this flyer* and help bring Benny home). The situation got me wondering, in this day and age of GPS tracking and Google Maps, what options were available to help find lost pets...and keep them from getting lost in the first place.

After posting about new baby apps, a few pet-loving friends have asked for similar recommendations for their "fur babies." While picturing hirsute infants is chuckle-inducing, I knew pet owners can be as serious as newborn parents about keeping their 4-legged family members safe and sound... More

I've mentioned before that we have a year-old kitten at my house. And unlike his much older feline housemate, the kitten seems occasionally interested in the TV. He also has a lot of energy, and is very attentive to any wildlife he encounters on the patio (squirrels, birds, bugs, etc.). Which has led me to wonder: would a DVD for cats entertain him, as well? More

Pets are some of the most joyful roommates to have — but their gear can be overwhelming and lacking in style. Ah, but stylish pet products do exist! Over the past year we saw some fantastically styled and space saving pet products. These are 10 of our favorite posts…

• Giving Props to Prized Pets: Personalized Prints & Portraits
• Cozy Handcrafted Cat Beds
• Best Modern Litter Boxes 2012
• 9 Well Designed Dog Toys: Aesthetically Pleasing Things to Chew On
• 10 Well Designed Cat Toys
• Cat and Dog Devices for the Tech-Savvy Owner
• Best Modern Dog Crates 2012
• Texting Dog Collars and Other Smart Tech for Pets
• Space Saving Cat Bed: Cat Crib
• Pads For The Pampered Pooch: The Best Modern Dog Beds More

As a cat or dog owner, most of us are resigned to live with a perpetual layer of animal fur on all of our clothing and upholstery (aka, the pet tax). But MAKE's DIY maestro, Mark Frauenfelder, wasn't going to stand for it any longer, calling on the services of an Arduino with a proximity sensor combined with a cymbal-bashing monkey to scare the whiskers off would-be couch intruders (ha!)... More

Do you like to spoil your pet? You're not alone; Americans spend around $50 billion a year on their pets. So if you're inclined to splurge on one of these high-tech devices to keep your dog or cat happy, healthy and close to home, you're definitely in good company. More

Pet owners are a special breed of people. Who else would drive out of their way for a dog grooming appointment or spend $30 on a cat bed that might never get used? I love my two cats dearly, but sometimes I need a little help organizing their paperwork and getting them to behave. After they were finished being distracted by some touch screen cat games, I found some apps that pet owners might find helpful. More

Ah, the days of summer are upon us. For most of us that means it's time to pack up and make a well-deserved getaway. However, before setting sail or flying the friendly skies, you may want to look into having your home equipped with a camera monitoring system for that added little piece of mind. The good news is things aren't as hard as they used to be. The even better news is we're here to help you make the right choice. More

Today we've rounded up a selection of pet devices that should help ease the frustration of everyday chores related to sharing a home with a pet. Whether you're a new or experienced pet owner, you might just find something that will save time and worries, and make your life together that much more pawesome. More

My very first pet was a dead caterpillar on a stick. I'm not sure if it was dead when I found it or if it passed away soon after, but I was very, very small so I didn't even realize it was dead. Today, the closest things I have to a pet are my matryoshka Unazukin and my bread starter, and they don't do much. Perhaps a high-tech pet is the perfect thing for very small children and very easily-distracted girls who travel a lot... More