Pets

Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce: I Hate Dogs, Especially Mine!

Vicki Iovine | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Vicki Iovine

Then came the divorce, the brand new home, the brand new furniture and my best efforts to create a lovely and peaceful haven for myself and my kids. I would never have mentioned the dogs and their continued residence with Dad at the old house...

Attack of the Killer Onions

Sophia Yin | Posted 09.29.2009 | Style


Sophia Yin

You probably already know that chocolate can make your cat or dog sick, did you know that onions can kill?

Wild Thing: You Make Animal Control's Phone Ring

Mari Gallagher | Posted 09.28.2009 | Chicago


Mari Gallagher

Animals are very intelligent but, like humans, they get swept away from time to time by emotions and ignore logic.

This Week in Animals: Bat Love Songs, Celebrity Pets, Lobster Power And More!

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 09.28.2009 | Green


HuffPost Green posted some informative animal stories this week, which we hope that you enjoyed. Flip through our slideshow for a refresher and don't ...

Hoarder Culture

Ann Leary | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


Ann Leary

They've found another one. It's been all over the news. This sweet, innocent-looking granny hasn't seen fit to throw anything out since the Nixon administration. She's a hoarder.

Celebrities And Their Pet Dogs (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 09.22.2009 | Green


We all love our pets, and celebrities do too! Check out our slideshow which captures the love between celebrities and their dogs. Don't forget to vote...

Why Does the NRA Hate Puppies?

Josh Sugarmann | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


Josh Sugarmann

We already license and register dogs. How much longer will it be before we face total dog confiscation? According to the NRA, if the anti-freedom, er, anti-puppy mill lobby has its way, not long.

HAPPY for Pets

Michael Markarian | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

By encouraging affordable pet care, the bill not only promotes animal health and well-being, as well as our well-being, but could also help to stimulate the economy.

Eight Ways to Save Money on Your Pets in a Ruff Economy

Wendy Diamond | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living


Wendy Diamond

you might have to get rid of your dog walker until times get better, so walk your dog yourself! Not only will you save money, you will get fit -- how's that for an extra perk

The Scoop on Dog Poop!

Wendy Diamond | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Wendy Diamond

Because scooping poop is one of the least glamorous jobs a pet parent must do, it is important to reduce the actual scooping time so you have more time for the, you know, glamorous stuff.

Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day

Betsy Saul | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Betsy Saul

it is heartbreaking to see wonderful pets staying in shelters day after day, year after year -- just because they are too large or too shy, have broken limbs, or are the "wrong" color.

Rescued by the House No One Wanted

Tina Traster | Posted 09.05.2009 | Living


Tina Traster

I have a thing for rescue. Put in certain circumstances I act before I think, especially when crises involve animals. It's a reflex.

Top 5 Tips for a Healthier, Happier Pet

Wendy Diamond | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


Wendy Diamond

We are the sole controllers of what go into our pet's mouths so we must govern what we feed our pets and how to help them control their weight.

Chocolate Love

Bil Browning | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living


Bil Browning

What man do you know that would pick up nasty bedsheets covered in chocolate vomit and go wash them? That's dedication, devotion and love.

Animal Welfare and the Dog Days of Summer

Ellen Susman | Posted 08.21.2009 | Politics


Ellen Susman

The great Mahatma Gandhi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how it treats its animals." If we are to be judged by his adage, then we have failed.

Treat Yourself as Well as You Treat Your Pet

Adia Colar | Posted 08.20.2009 | Living


Adia Colar

Realize that, just as your pet shouldn't eat everything he sees, you probably shouldn't either.

America's Obsession with Pets

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 08.20.2009 | Living


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

What is it about Americans that they can connect with pets but not with members of the opposite sex?

California Dreamin' Becoming Reality

Michael Markarian | Posted 08.17.2009 | Green


Michael Markarian

When California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2, banning the extreme confinement of animals on industrial factory farms, they sent the message loud and clear.

Don't Get Too Carried Away by PetAirways

Rachel Farris | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Rachel Farris

Today marks the first flight for the new PetAirways, a "pets-only" airline that caters only to the four-legged traveler.

Michael Jackson's Animals: Where Are They Now?

Huffington Post | Ami Cholia | Posted 08.07.2009 | Green


Michael Jackson has left behind more than just his family and friends behind. The King of Pop also had an entourage of animals that he kept at his pri...

What is Work?: Post-Apocalyptic Dog Walkers Wanted

Sharon Glassman | Posted 08.02.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

A passionate atheist, is selling -- and personally profiting from -- the age-old joy of servicing the world with true peace of mind.

Lucky Will Remember The Time

Wendy Diamond | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Wendy Diamond

Many of the animals recently have been transplanted from Neverland to Lake Powell, Arizona where they will be cared for at a wildlife reserve.

Your Dogs, Hard At Work

Posted 07.31.2009 | Living


Friday was Take Your Dog to Work Day, and pups were popping up in offices all over the country. We asked you, our readers, to document your dog's d...

Dogs Make A Big Splash

Wendy Diamond | Posted 07.27.2009 | Style


Wendy Diamond

Many first time canine swimmers may be nervous and timid at first, but there are several tips you can follow to help the process go swimmingly.

Paris Hilton And What We Can Learn From Our Pets

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

How amazing are the dogs that save their owner's lives by sounding the alarm or even calling 911? There are so many extraordinary stories about pets, ...