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PoundWishes Offers Rescues a New Tool for Fundraising

Animal rescues have their own fundraising website, thanks to PoundWishes. This site makes donations super simple - from a single pet to an entire shelter!

Good Sit Kickstarter Aims To Ease Owner Surrenders Through Education

Many dogs are surrendered due to "behavioral issues." The Good Sit program aims to help pet parents connect the right way with their adopted dog.

PetBot Petcam Lets You Dole Out Treats And Take Pet Selfies

Need a pet perk at work? The PetBot petcam lets you watch your dog and dispense treats for pet selfies that are sent right to your cell phone!

Creepy Pug Mask Talks When You Talk!

Filed under the weirdest stuff found on the web this week: Realistic animal masks with mouths that move when you talk. Freak out your dog with one!

New Google Chrome Extension Makes America Kittens Again!

Google Chrome has added a new extension, and it's sure to "Make America Kittens. It replaces pictures of US President-Elect Donald Trump with kittens!

Not-At-All Weird Guy Wants to “Hang Out” With Your Pets

He'll walk your dog for free, just because. An Australian man raises some eyebrows with a bizarre flyer, but he says he means well.

No One-Trick For This Pony-Riding Dog! [Video]

We bet you've never seen a dog ride a one-eyed pony before. But guess what? Today is your lucky day - we've got a video you need to watch!

A Tiny Daschund-Like Pooch Was a Beloved Pet to the Ancient Romans

Recent archaeological excavations in England have revealed the definitive proof of Ancient Romans keeping dogs as pets – and toy dogs, at that.

Ice-Skating Rescue Dog Melts Our Hearts

Four legs are apparently just as good as two when it comes to ice skating, and an adorable rescue dog is melting the ice (and our hearts!) as he proves it! C…

Stealthy Honest Kitchen Bike Ninjas Invade San Diego With Free Swag

Love free swag and dog food? Be on the lookout for The Honest Kitchen’s wily Bike Ninjas We can all agree that ninjas are pretty bad-ass. So what happe…

Help Kickstarter Pet Backpack Get Off the Ground

Help fund the Lambo Pet Backpack's Kickstarter campaign - a unique pet carrier that meets carry-on luggage dimensions for easier airline travel.

Talking To Pets Makes You Crazy… Crazy Smart, That Is!

Does talking to our pets may make us a little quirky? No - in fact, not only is it a normal behavior, it also marks high intelligence in humans.

Earn Wellcoin Points, Buy Shelter Dogs A Healthy Meal

Now your healthy lifestyle can help hungry animals. With the Wellcoin app, log in your healthy choices and earn points that buy meals for shelter pets.

A Step Up: Awesome House Has Little Staircase Just For Dogs

Do we own our dogs, or do our dogs own us? We can't be sure, but we can say that this house has gone to the dogs, with a custom staircase just for pups.

Expecto Pet-ronum: Survey Reveals Pet Preferences of Harry Potter Fans

According to a fun survey that a company named Joybird did, it seems that Harry Potter fans have unexpected favorites when it comes to pets.

Quarantine & Chill With Teddy The Dog During the “Pawdemic”

While the state of the world today makes our heads spin faster than a dog chasing his own tail, one hound of great renown is trying to lighten things up and…

Swedish Restaurant Introduces Doggie Menu

This Swedish restaurant has gone the extra mile by creating a menu designed with the four-legged canine connoisseur in mind.

2022 is Going to Be Hot, Thanks to Australian Firefighters Calendar

Coming just in time for the holidays is a calendar full of the most adorable puppies you’ve ever seen. Oh, and the HOT Australian firefighters cuddling them…

Sony’s New Aibo Robotic Dog is Giving Us Puppy Dog Eyes

A new version of a beloved robotic puppy dog from Sony is out, but we should warn you, those puppy dog eye's will make you want to give him a robotic treat!

“Paws of Gotham” Calendar Showcases Diversity of Pets and People I

The Paws (of Gotham!) are out in the Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue's 4th annual calendar, and it's full of celebrities, influencers and pawsome animals!

Art Has Gone To the Dogs (and Cats) in These Awesome Playing Cards

John Littleboy's "Pack of Dog" playing cards are a viral phenomenon. These fun cards let dogs and cats be part of your winning hand!

What Time Is It? It’s Time To Get The ArtyA “Oh My Dog” Watch!

Time and art are perfectly combined in the ArtyA "Oh my dog" watch collection. Precious pooches are lovingly painted on one-of-a-kind luxury timepieces.

VitusVet App Gives You Access To Your Dog’s Medical Records 24/7

No matter where you travel, what day it is or the time of day, the VitusVet app gives you access to your dog's medical records, just in case of emergencies.

Scientists Developing AI Technology To Decipher Your Dog’s Barking

There is no dog owner out there who doesn’t wish to understand their pet’s bark! And now that artificial intelligence is evolving and expanding with each new…

Petzila Wants To Connect You And Your Pet Anytime, Anywhere

Pew! Pew! A WiFi gadget that lets you connect with your pet AND launches treats? You know you want the PetziConnect under your tree this holiday season. Woul…

Study: Dog Parents Would Overwhelmingly Choose Their Pups Over Partner

A new study commissioned by Wag! found that dog parents would overwhelmingly choose their dogs over partners if push ever came to shove.

Napping Grandpa Raised $30,000 for a Cat Sanctuary By Snoozing With Ki

If you were wondering what the term ’power (cat)nap’ means, let this feline-loving senior enlighten you. Earlier this month, a job ad went viral as…

These Are The 10 Most Common Male and Female Dog Names, Survey Reveals

Sniffspot, the so-called “AirBnB of dog parks”, went through their massive database of 100,000 dog names and through hard work determined the 10 most common boy and girl dog names. The results are very interesting – take a look!

New App Connects Dog Mamas to the Businesses That Welcome Them

A new app lets schedule fun meet-ups with your fellow Puppy Mamas, and rate businesses to advocate for a more pup-friendly world.

Australian Hotel’s First Canine Ambassador Welcomes Guests With Some

There's a special concierge looking to greet you at the swanky Park Hyatt in Melbourne, Australia, and he'll wag his tail when he sees you coming!

Street Artist Blows Our Mind With Brilliant Metallic Dog Mural

At first glance, you’d think this was a giant metal monument of man’s best friend… and you’d be wrong. This shiny, happy puppy is…

2 Humans + 8 Dogs = 1 Big Custom Bed

A NY couple knows that there's nothing like your dog comfy-cozy in your bed, but add eight and it's a challenge. Custom-made bed to the rescue!

2017’s Top 10 Wacky Dog and Cat Names

Dunkin Butterbeans, Yeti Spaghetti, Ninja Killer Nine Thousand, and Jabba the Butt are just a few of the wackiest names of 2017.

Over-Protective Pet Parent Leaves Over-the-Top Pup Care Instructions

Because no one takes care of your pet like you do, a thoughtful dog parent left her nephew the most detailed of instructions when she went out of town. Tommy…

Good or Bad Idea: The World’s First Automatic Dog Washing Machine

This brightly colored dog washer promises to keep your dog in place and cleans your pooch from snout to tail. Um, no thanks, we'll pass...

Learn What Your Pet is Trying to Tell You With This Online Course

Your pet has something they want to tell you. The good news? There is an online course that'll teach you to what they're trying to say.

Tel Aviv Launches Revolutionary Digital Dog Concierge Service

Tel Aviv is one of the dog-friendliest cities in the world. They're working to keep that way with a new concierge service that caters to canines!

Rescued Pittie Goes Bonkers For Bonnets

A Pitbull named Abigail was rescued from a horrible situation. Now she's got a new mom, and people all over the world are sending her hats-ful of love!

Ohio Makes Shelter Pets The Official State Pets

We’re loving Ohio’s new state Senate Bill 86–which makes shelter animals the official state pets of the Buckeye state. It’s an effort…

Meghan Markle’s Royal Beagle Gets His Own Children’s Book

What happens when your life plays out like a literal fairytale? Well, you can read all about it an illustrated children's book about Guy the Beagle.

Celebrating National Dress Your Pet Up Day With Some Celebrity Pets

Did you know that January 14 is National Dress Your Pet Up Day? Here are some pics of our favorite Instagram Celebri-Pets in their oh-so-stylish duds.

Bottom’s Up! Pour Your Pooch a Cold Bottom Sniffer Brew

Bet your bottom dollar that you've never heard of Bottom Sniffer Brew, a new non-alcohol beer that's just for dogs. Bottom's up!

AKC Museum of the Dog Is Headed to New York City

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is headed back to the Big Apple with one of the largest collections of dog art in the world.

An Idea We Like A Latte: Indiegogo Campaign For NYC Dog Café

I can have coffee and puppy kisses in one place? Please, take all my money! When I think of dogs in the Big Apple, I envision dog walkers being dragged throu…

Dog Runs For Mayor on Platform of Fixing Pesky Potholes [Video]

Taking a look at U.S. politics, it's easy to say, "A dog could do better." In St. John's, NL, that may hold true as a pooch is seeking to become the mayor!

Futuristic Pet Tech Helps Ease Inflammation and Pain in Small Animals

This innovative product is a collaboration between Sleepypod and Assisi Animal Health and it promises to make life better for pets in pain.

IKEA Introduces New Pet Line To The United States And We Are “Lurvig

No-frills, simply fabulous furniture store IKEA has taken its furniture line offerings to the next level--introducing to the The Lurvig pet product line.

Craft Brewery Kickstarter Aims To Serve Pints And Help Pups

Saving animals and craft beer-there's an idea we can raise a glass to! Sanctuary Brewing Company's combines their love of beer with their love of rescues.

Science Proves Humans Are Defenceless Against The Power Of Puppy Dog E

Can’t. Resist. Must give in to puppy dog eyes! Researchers prove that those sad eyes set off a chemical reaction in humans that make us love them (so j…

Golden Retriever Pup Proves Green is the New Gold

"It's not easy being green," especially if you're a Golden Retriever puppy! And no, it's no Kermit the Frog joke--this pooch was born green!

Ruff Royality Take to the Street for Mardi Gras’s Krewe Parade

It's Fat Tuesday, and we're ready to let the good times roll! And dogs got into the Mardi Gras spirit with a pooch parade led by a new Krewe Queen and King.

Service Dog Gets Caught Up in “Cats” and Joins Cast On Stage

A service dog decided to join Broadway's spectacular hit, "Cats," in a New York theater, prompting many to wonder if it's time to let pooches on the stage.

Designs For Dogs Raise Money For Homeless Pets In Arizona

Home designers, builders, architects and engineers in Phoenix, Arizona are working together as they raise money for the Arizona Animal Welfare League.

Global Pet Expo 2019 Day 1: A Whole Lot Of Awesome

Global Pet Expo is the biggest collection of pet people you’ll find. We’re here and the first day’s worth of awesome has been full of adora…

The Global Dog Wants To Make Your Dog a Star

Social media app Global Dog lets dog lovers connect to each other and their dogs, and could make your dog the next social media star!

Pets Turned Into Dinosaurs and Teddy Bears at Taiwanese Pet Salon

This is not your typical summer shave! A Taiwanese pet groomer is making a name for herself with quirky, unique fur styles that demand a second look.

Text A Woof: Dogs Trust Launches First Ever Canine Emojis

Say it with a furry emoji and text a woof free. Dogs Trust releases the first ever dog emoji keyboard, featuring 23 of the most popular breeds in the UK.

Meet WÜF, The World’s Smartest Dog Collar

WTF?!? Kickstarter’s WÜF GPS smart collar is much more than a tracking tool How cool is this collar? It seems like every time you turn around, the…

Puppies Behind Bars: How Raising Service Dogs Changes Inmates

Dogs have the pawesome power to bring change when we least expect it. It's happening in Tennessee, where puppies are transforming the lives of inmates.

Football Fans Score a Touchdown When Naming Their Dogs [Infograph]

The Super Bowl brings out the fan in all of us. And that passion translates to what we name our dogs - just ask Bacon, Miller and Falcon!