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Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat breeding, a genetic mutation gave rise to the first orange cat. Days ago, Stanford Medicine researchers revealed exactly which gene created the fuzzy fodders for Garfield, Puss In Boots and Toulouse from "The Aristocats," to ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

We currently do not have pets, as we’ve been traveling, but many of our friends and neighbors do, especially small dogs. While walking, we often stop to pet them. Many smell strongly of air freshener, and the scent even rubs off on our hands.

We can’t imagine what it must be like for them, given their heightened sense of smell....Read more

DENVER — Josh McGirk was skeptical about animal communicators.

The south Denver resident loved his four-legged family members and was at his wits’ end after adopting a new cat, Amelie, who his two other cats were terrorizing.

He heard mixed reviews about people who claimed to be able to communicate with pets, but Amelie’s separation ...Read more

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are mourning the loss of their rescue dog.

The former talk show host and her wife's beloved Beagle-Chihuahua mix, Augie, sadly passed away on May 15.

The couple took in the pooch more than a decade ago.

Sharing a series of photographs of Augie chilling around their home, Ellen wrote on Instagram on May 16: ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

After helping my beloved Cavalier King Charles find peace from his battle with heart disease and cancer, we brought home a male toy poodle. He is beautiful, intelligent, funny – and violently aggressive.

From the beginning, I worked hard to socialize him. He went to puppy preschool and attended day camp twice a week for over ...Read more

Julia Roberts' beloved dog has died.

The 'Pretty Woman' actress adopted Myrtle from a rescue centre as a pup in 2006 but she revealed on Friday (16.05.25) that the pooch, who she hailed a "legend", had passed away.

Sharing a photo of her dog on Instagram, Julia, 57, wrote: "Our Myrtle. A Legend. 2006-2025 [crown emoji] (sic)"

Jennifer Aniston...Read more

The Transylvanian Hound, known in its native Hungary as the Erdélyi Kopó, is a storied breed with deep roots in the Carpathian Basin. Once a prized hunting companion for the nobility of medieval Europe, this ancient scent hound is renowned for its agility, endurance, and keen nose, making it an exceptional hunter across rugged terrain.

The ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

After we adopted our 12-year-old dachshund mix three years ago, we realized he had been only partially housetrained. He had been removed from an abusive owner who had often kept him outside for days on end in bad weather.

He was also disciplined not to bark, kiss, or willingly get on people's laps. We established a routine with ...Read more

Environmental emergencies and disasters affect all areas of the country and world. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires are the most common ones among others such as chemical and water breeches.

Every household should have a plan of action in case of an emergency for both you and your pets. The American Kennel Club offers tips on ...Read more

NEW YORK — A small white Maltese found struggling to stay afloat in the East River six weeks ago has a new owner — one of the NYPD Harbor Unit cops who plucked him from the water.

Police Officer Jared Desalvo opened his home to the small dog, now named Hudson, after picking up the adorable pooch at the Animal Care Centers of NYC’s Queens ...Read more

The bond between a dog and its owner can be so strong that a loving owner might do things that aren’t healthy for their dog out of a desire to please their pup. For instance: A common way we get overweight dogs is from overfeeding them, whether through putting too much in their bowls or handing out too many treats, because that bond is even ...Read more

I may be barking up the wrong tree, but as a human who has been owned by several canines, I am in a good position — standing, running or being yanked in several directions at once — to pass along my expert tips on walking a dog.

Tip No. 1: You do not walk a dog. The dog walks you.

I have been reintroduced to this pet project since Opal, a ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — For man’s best friend, pet owners often go to great lengths – whether that’s doggy day care and specialty pup chow, or late nights at the vet running tests that drain bank accounts.

Now, a new study by researchers from UC Davis and UC Berkeley has found a way our canine companions can help us, offering a unique ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — For man’s best friend, pet owners often go to great lengths – whether that’s doggy day care and specialty pup chow, or late nights at the vet running tests that drain bank accounts.

Now, a new study by researchers from UC Davis and UC Berkeley has found a way our canine companions can help us, offering a unique ...Read more