Pets

Not to be outdone by the Kitten Bowl, the 14th annual Puppy Bowl from Animal Planet has stepped up its game in the hopes of again earning your love as the best and derpiest part of Super Bowl Sunday. Commence countdown to cute overload. In just two days, Animal Planet will revive its annual alternative Super Bowl programming and halftime show featuring adoptable animals from shelters and rescues around the country. Starting at 3 p.m.

Friday marked Lunar New Year, and the good news for good doggos and playful puppers the world over is that this is their year—literally. It’s now officially the Year of the Dog, and four-legged floofballs were all over Instagram celebrating the momentous occasion. The house is clean, the red envelopes stuffed, the dumplings sealed, and now these pups are ready to party. Check out some of the most festive Fidos on Instagram. Happy lunar new year!!! 新年快樂!!!

Pets belong on the bed. At our house anyway, and at many of yours, I bet. In fact, surveys on the topic show that around half of pet owners let them sleep on the bed. As for us, our little guy Truffle starts out wedged between my pillows and my husband’s, but at some point in the night moves to curl up to my back, a solid, warm little brick that’s surprisingly immovable for 16 pounds.

Move over, Roomba. There’s a new way to terrorize, I mean, follow your furry friend’s every move when you’re not home. It’s the world’s first mobile pet camera—complete with a built-in treat dispenser. The VAVA Mobile Pet Camera claims to give pet owners increased peace of mind while helping to “end pet boredom and separation anxiety.

We’re already stocking up on Kleenex. A new Netflix docuseries is heading to your television with six incredible stories about (wo)man’s best friend. “Dogs,” co-produced by Glen Zipper and Amy Berg, follows six individual stories “celebrating the deep emotional bonds between people and their beloved four-legged friends,” Variety reports.

If you’re the type of person to tuck your short-haired, pleading-eyed pets in under the blankets the second the thermometer dips below 70 (I’m seeing you seeing me seeing you), then you’re going to love the latest development in home decor: heated pet beds.

If you’ve been considering long and hard whether or not adding a(nother) pet to your family is the right move, two new research studies are full of reasons to enter 2019 as a pack: Having a pet can help you be more successful. Two new pieces of research released in November prove scientifically that pets have a positive impact on our lives, from teaching us to be more responsible and better leaders to being better bedmates than our mates.

While cats are more often associated with magic, that doesn’t mean you can’t teach your old dog some new tricks. One woman, in fact, has replaced all the standard Muggle commands with spells from Harry Potter. Anna Brisbin, owner of an adorable mini Dachshund named Remus, made headlines this week after tweeting a now viral video of the pair having some interesting dialogue.

Most of the time, we have no actual clue what cats really think of people, but this latest feline-friendly gesture should earn humans a few cool points with the four-legged creatures. Honestly we’re not expecting any cat-issued ego stroking anytime soon, but these snapshots of cat ladders all over Bern, Switzerland, are pretty purrfect.

They say that a dog is man’s best friend, but having a pet can wreak some serious havoc on your interior design game. From hopping on your pristine couch to chewing on the leg of your dinner table, even the most house-trained pets don’t know how to care properly for your home. Nobody wants to live in a space that’s half-chewed up or covered in dirt, but what’s the alternative? Getting rid of precious Fido? Absolutely not!

Q: My husband and I are in the process of buying a new home that we’ll be moving into with our two dogs. In our current home we use two stacked tension dog-gates to keep the dogs in our dining area when we want the kitchen or living room to ourselves but we’re not sure what to do in the new house. The new home is an open floor plan and the smallest space we could gate is about 7.5′ across.

Is your dog a bed hog? Imagine having eight. That’s why this couple built a megabed to sleep all their furry friends. Related: A DIY Bed for 2 Dogs, 5 Cats, & 2 Humans Chris and Mariesa Hughes are the founders of The Mr. Mo Project, a nonprofit that rescues elderly and sick dogs from kill shelters and places them in “fospice” (foster/hospice) homes for the rest of their lives. Needless to say, they’re not the type of people to kick a cuddly pup out of bed.

Champaw wishes and catviar dreams, baby: New York is finally getting its first dog cafe. After the opening of several cat cafes and even a hedgehog cafe over the past few years, the sun is finally shining on dog lovers with a new dog cafe called Boris & Horton, which is opening in the East Village in December — by combining the two spots on the corner of East 12th and Avenue A formerly occupied by Ost Cafe and Raclette.

This year’s house tours featured some of the most gorgeous homes yet. Stunning studio apartments were small but beautifully furnished. There were homes that were short on stuff, but big on style. We even saw well-decorated tiny homes…on wheels. Frankly, homes across America AND around the world impressed me with warm, welcoming, unique and lovely interiors. Really the only thing I enjoyed seeing more than the beautiful homes…were the amazingly adorable furry inhabitants!

“That’s what I do: I drink and I know things.” – Your dog or cat, if they could actually talk. Your pet is probably a bigger fan of “Game of Thrones” than you are, you just don’t know it, since they can’t actually voice their opinions. Obviously, they are rooting for the dragons to win in the end. We figure most cats associate themselves with dragons, after all.

Allie and Travis’ Sunny and Spacious Oakland Home They shed. They romp. They sprawl. They’re in the way. They break things. And yet, they are the most lovable, wonderful additions to a home. Here are our favorite ideas from 2015 for dealing with some of pets’ peskier problems, plus some posts that take the time to revel in the joy that animals can can bring.

People often debate whether cats or dogs are better. We don’t have any definitive proof which animal is better, but one might better for you. According to a new study, dog owners are happier than cat owners. Who can be unhappy when their dog gives them kisses? Now, this isn’t to say that cat owners aren’t entirely unhappy, but it would appear that dog owners are happier.

How often are you talking to your cat and they seem to be completely ignoring you? You say every variation of their name, from their actual name to the many nicknames you have for them, but still no luck. You know that your dog understands and responds to their name, but does your cat actually know their own name? You probably thought they did not understand, based on their actions, but cats do know their name.

It’s that time of the year again! The one day where we can all feel like we were supposed to feel foolhardy (or foolish): April Fools’ Day. And the ante seems to get upped with each cycle around the sun. Companies have especially taken to the viral-ability of a well-crafted April Fools prank—and we’re here for it. Some of our favorite maneuvers from today are below. Okay, there are going to be people out there who want this to be real.

Now that we’re officially done with winter and spring has sprung, we’re headed toward better weather days. We can expect to see some beautiful flowers blooming shortly. However, before we get flowers, you know how the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” The rain isn’t too awful unless you have dogs. Every dog owner knows that with rain comes mud and with mud comes muddy paws.

We’re finally approaching the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The first day of spring is March 21 and it cannot come soon enough. To say we’re tired of all the snow and gloomy weather that winter has brought would be an understatement. If we could break up with winter, we totally would and we’d never call it back. With spring approaching, that means warmer weather, and with that, it means we’ll finally get to see some beautiful flowers!

Every dog owner thinks that their dog is the best. And they are right! We all have the best dogs in the world. If you’re obsessed with your dog, you are obviously not alone. In fact, nearly half of pet owners prefer to cuddle with their dog, rather than their human partner. For one couple, their love for their dog inspired them to do something big. Paul Jaszczenski and Lainie Pekich brought home their beloved German shepherd, Kaia, and never wanted to leave her side.

Buying matching items with your best friend is exciting. But buying something to match with your four-legged best friend? That is so much better! Our collective obsession with our pets has led to the mass creation of products catered toward pet owners. From things like slippers that look like your dog to doggy leggings, there’s basically an endless supply of things to buy for your pet. Now, you can purchase a robe for yourself and a tiny one for your dog.

“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” – Your cat, probably, telling the dog who is really in charge. If your cat seems to channel their inner Cersei Lannister on a daily basis, then we have the perfect gift for them. Every “Game of Thrones” fan has been sitting with bated breath since 2017, just waiting for the day new episodes will arrive. We only have a little over a month until season 8 premieres on April 14, 2019.

Have you ever looked at your cat and wished you could live their life? They get to spend every day lounging around. If they get up to move, it is usually from the comfort of your bed to spread out on the couch. Their food bowl is always mysteriously refilled without them having to lift a paw. They get treats whenever they want. The spoiled house cat honestly has the perfect life. Which means you might just have the perfect life too.

Is there anything that smells worse than a wet dog? Probably, but it is not a smell that you want to linger in your house. After a bath, every dog has a moment of intense “zoomies” where they sprint around the house and get their wet dog smell on just about everything. As much as we love to watch our dogs run around and act a little crazy, there is a way to avoid this smell getting on your couch, bed, and carpet. Now, your dog obviously can get wet from more than just a bath.

Booking my trip to Aspen ASAP!

What dog lover doesn’t want to wear their pet’s face on them every day? Every proud pet owner wants to show off their furry friend any way they can. Now, pet owners can get a pair of custom slippers to show off their undying love of their pet. Cuddle Clones, a company known for selling stuffed versions of your beloved pets, now sells custom pet slippers. You can get a pair of slippers from the company that looks like your dog, your cat, and even your horse!

If you were to hand someone your phone right now, what would the camera roll look like? A few snaps from recent date nights, a couple pictures of your loved ones, and roughly 500 photos of your pet, right? You just can’t help yourself, they fell asleep in the cutest position and you had to snap a couple (50) pictures of them! Don’t be ashamed, every pet owner has been there. Chances are, if you are a dog lover, your camera roll is just photo shoot after photo shoot of your pet.

When you think of the name Ford, your first thought probably isn’t about dogs and it is focused on big trucks, right? Same here. Well, if you’re not up-to-date on Ford’s other ventures, pet owners will be pleased to learn that Ford has begun creating doghouses and they’re perfect for pets that can get a little skittish during thunderstorms and fireworks displays.

Going to the movies can be a lot of fun, but do you ever feel like something is missing? Besides $30 from your wallet, that is. You can go to the movies with your best friend or your significant other, but there is one movie buddy who isn’t allowed at the theater. Your dog. Anyone who has spent their weekend binge-watching TV shows and movies on their couch with their dog knows that your pet is often the best movie buddy. They don’t talk during the previews.

Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what they would look like with pants on? Would they look ridiculous or would they look so cute, you’d have to take 500 pictures of them? It is 2018, you don’t have to wonder anymore, because there is a company that sells leggings for dogs. Walkee Paws are “patent-pending stretchy doggy leggings. They are designed to protect your dog’s paws from dirt and germs for everyday walks.

Does your pet suffer from anxiety? Maybe they are terrified of the vacuum or fireworks, or maybe they just hate it when you leave. You might notice they miss you when you’re gone if all of your shoes disappear right before you walk right out the door. Or, your neighbor tells you that your dog doesn’t stop crying when you’re not home. According to the ASPCA, “One of the most common complaints of pet parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when left alone.

How many times have you looked for your slippers and couldn’t find them? For pet owners, there is one place to look first if your slippers go MIA. Your dog or cat might have stolen them and decided to chew on them a little bit. Or maybe your pet isn’t a big chewer, but they do like having something to snuggle with. There have been countless times that we’ve found our pets sleeping on our shoes.

Let’s face it: For as much as our pets love their play toys and furniture, they usually aren’t very fun to look at. Fortunately, IKEA decided it was time to upgrade some of our four-legged family members favorite furnishings by releasing some unbelievably stylish—and affordable—pet-friendly decor. Don’t believe us? We searched IKEA.com high and low and rounded up some insanely chic decor items for your pets.

We all know how perfect our furry friends are. Sure, they may scratch the furniture and eat our shoes, but we love our dogs like they’re our extra-hairy children. So it’s particularly brutal that a new study says Fido and Sparky are not particularly gifted. According to a new study in “Learning & Behavior,” dogs are cognitively quite ordinary when compared to other carnivores, domestic animals, and social hunters.

The allure of a robot vacuum is obvious: cleaning that requires no more work than touching a button. But many full-priced robot vacs can cost $500 or more, which is why Black Friday is the perfect time to grab one. And if you’re a pet owner, or someone whose house tends to be pretty messy, one of today’s Amazon deals might be the vacuum you’ve been looking for. For all of Black Friday, Shark’s ION R85 is 50% off.

If you don’t feel photogenic enough to be a social media influencer, don’t fret: Your pet can make that cash for you. In fact, a pet with 100,000 followers can garner a few hundred dollars for an Instagram post, says Loni Edwards, founder of top animal talent management firm The Dog Agency. (Yep, it’s a thing.

There is nothing more therapeutic than playing with a pup (or ten) when you’re stressing. The second you graze over their adorable little hairs on their adorable little head, all the worries of the world seem far, far away—right where they should remain. What if we told you playing with dogs and getting paid to do it could be in your future?

How many times have you told yourself that your dog had no concept of time? It sure seems like they don’t. You can leave the house for five minutes or five hours and your dog will have virtually the same exact reaction. Their tail will be wagging so hard it looks like it might just fall off. They might bark a little and jump up and down–all because they missed you! Well, if you thought your dog had no idea what time it was, you were wrong.

If you didn’t already realize what our furry friends are capable of, here’s a new one for you—they can detect impoliteness. A new study from Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews has proven that dogs negatively evaluate people who refuse to help their owners or, in other words, express a rude behavior. After hearing about a study that proves one-year-olds can sense when someone is being rude, psychologist James Anderson got the idea of doing similar research on dogs.

Halloween is just over a week away and everyone is getting into the holiday spirit. People are spending their free time at orchards to pick apples and pumpkins. The fall candles have officially been lit. “Monster Mash” and “This Is Halloween” have been played at least once on everyone’s playlist. People aren’t the only ones who can get festive for Halloween. Cats can enjoy the holiday too! Thanks to Target, you can now purchase a haunted house for your cat.

Ever wonder what your furry friend really thinks of you? Well, you’re in luck: new study says that cats basically treat us like other cats. Before you curtly dismiss this information, this feline factoid comes straight from the mouth of cat behavior expert, John Bradshaw of the University of Bristol.

If you’re into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you’ve probably taken the quiz that places you in a Hogwarts House. (And if you haven’t, gulping gargoyles! Get to it.) Called “The Sorting Ceremony,” this personality-based experience presents a range of questions both relevant to Harry Potter—like would you study Centaurs or Vampires, or what pet would you take to Hogwarts—and ones that are totally random (left or right? Forest or river?).

Do you have a dedicated towel that you use just for washing your face? Body towels just don’t get into the nooks and crannies of your face to wipe off excess makeup. That is why it really is best to have a towel that you use just for your face. If you don’t have one now, you’re going to want to buy one ASAP. And you can look like your pet in the process!

We always knew cat lovers were a breed of their own, but a new survey has locked down the proof. Through a survey of 1,000 cat owners, it was determined that the average cat owner “likes” 398 cat-related posts and looks at 725 cat pictures and videos in a year. 47 percent of owners surveyed report taking photos of their cats often, and say it takes an average of three attempts to get the ideal photo.

You can buy clothing for your cat, fancy beds for your cat, and even a little gem to cover up their private bits. But did you know you can also buy a tent for your cat? Though, be advised, you should probably never take your cat camping with you. Australian company Cat Camp has created the first specialized cat tent. Because why should humans be the only ones who can have all the fun going camping?

Living with a cat can be very beneficial to your health. It has been proven that cats can reduce your stress and anxiety, lower your blood pressure, and decrease your risk of heart disease. But it isn’t always easy living with cats. We have to clean up after them, we find their toys all over, and often times their stuff takes up too much space in our homes. If you live in an apartment, you know that there is a limited amount of space you have for furniture.

If Mamma Mia 2 had you looking up one-way flights to the Greek isles and you love felines, you’re in luck. A cat rescue in Greece is looking for someone to care for 55 furry friends in an island paradise. God’s Little People Cat Rescue is located on the island of Syros, and the sanctuary has a stunning view of the Aegean Sea.

Every summer, we try to take extra care to apply sunscreen any time we know we’re going to be in the sun. However, even people have a hard time remembering how often they need to reapply sunscreen (every 60-90 minutes, depending on the brand of sunscreen you use). While you were concerned about your own skin, did you ever think to apply it to your dog? If you spend hours outdoors with your pet during the summer, they also need protection from the sun.

Attention all doggie mums and dads: FUNBOY and BARK have teamed up to create the ultimate summertime accessory for you and your furry companion. The luxury floatie brand has introduced a dog-sized version of their most popular floats—the retro pink convertible and the yacht—available on barkshop.com and funboy.com. HEY YOU, DOG PERSON! Wanna win a Pimp My Float Bundle and a whole bunch of BarkShop toys to cruise around with? Just mosey on over to the link in bio to enter!

Amazon is trying to become the coolest place in the world. They bought Whole Foods. You can have things delivered to your house in an hour. You can watch TV from basically anywhere using Amazon Prime. Honestly, is there anything bad about Amazon? Well, if you think it is great to be an Amazon customer, it sounds like being an employee is even better. The Amazon headquarters are even more pet-friendly than any other office in the world What could make any workday better? A dog, obviously.

It’s been a minute since Jennifer Garner’s Alias and 13 Going On 30 days, but the star is hardly finding it tough to stay relevant. Her amazing response to the GIF of her realization at the Oscars notwithstanding, the actress has a truly wonderful Instagram series where she reads children’s books to her golden retriever, Birdie.