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Pets

13 Christmas Treats You Really Shouldn't Be Feeding Your Dog

Mince pies, gravy and nuts are a no-no for doggos.
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Bringing A Dog Into Your Life Can Help With Feelings Of Loneliness

They just want to be around you.
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Stray Dog Found Keeping Tiny Kittens Warm By Roadside On Frigid Night

The dog, now named Serenity, and the five kittens are now safe in the care of Pet and Wildlife Rescue in Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
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Cat Was Too Heavy To Fly In Plane’s Cabin, So His Owner Hatched A Bonkers Scheme

Mikhail Galin almost got away with his over-the-top plan to keep his pet out of cargo. If only he had stayed off of social media.
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Narwhal The Unicorn Puppy Is Melting Hearts Worldwide

This abandoned pup was born with an extra tail -- right on his forehead. His vet thinks he could go on to do great things.
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This Dog Learned To 'Speak' And Says Exactly What You'd Expect A Dog To Say

Speech pathologist Christina Hunger is teaching her dog Stella to communicate with humans. The results are adorable.
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‘Puppy’ Dropped By Eagle In Victorian Backyard Turns Out To Be Endangered Dingo

He just took a DNA test, turns out, he's 100% alpine dingo.
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What To Do If Your Dog Eats Weed

Veterinary experts share their advice for handling this increasingly common situation.
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Floyd, A 87kg Dog, Rescued From Hike After Getting Too Tired

The exhausted mastiff had to be carried down a Utah mountain by a search and rescue squad.
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Woman Discovers Heartwarming Link To Dog Who Wouldn’t Leave Her Yard

The mourning woman shared the sweet and serendipitous tale in a viral Twitter thread.
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