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A pregnant woman holding her pet dog

Can dogs sense you’re pregnant? Here’s what science and pet experts say

While scientific evidence is still limited, many dog owners believe their furry companions sensed something was different as they approached or went through pregnancy.

Updated Nov. 15, 2024
Baby with golden retriever

New mom’s Reddit post about resenting her pets is met with empathy from fellow moms

The lack of judgement from commenters is truly something special.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
ready for a dog- mom and son walking dog

I thought I was ready for a dog, but I wasn’t

What our puppy taught me about respecting my limits.

Updated Jul. 08, 2024
little girl and cute puppy - tips for Raising puppies and kids

5 tips for raising a puppy with kids, according to a professional dog trainer

Create a more enjoyable experience for your family and successfully navigate the puppy stage with these tried-and-true tips.

Updated Jun. 05, 2023
Viral TikTok of girl getting surprised with her first cat

Touching viral TikTok shows 13-year-old’s priceless reaction to getting a cat for her birthday

The 13-year-old's dad surprised her with a new pet for her birthday!

Updated Jan. 06, 2023
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LA County grants 6-year-old girl a ‘unicorn license’ after she wrote them a sweet letter

A tweet showcasing a 6-year-old's letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control recently went viral for the most precious reason.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
dog sleeping on a dog bed

This company wants to recycle your old, worn-out socks and turn them into dog beds

So far the project has repurposed 246,000 socks, preventing over 20,000 pounds of material waste from entering landfills.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
girl playing with dog- family pet

5 signs your child is ready for a family pet

Pets can be a fun and healthy addition to a family, but only if everyone is ready for the responsibility.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
laughing girl with dog-pet proof

Welcoming a new pet to the family? How to pet proof when you have kids

Like baby proofing, you’ll want to take similar steps to prep before a new pet comes into your house.

Updated Aug. 16, 2022

Getting a puppy made me realize that we’re definitely done having kids

I'd expected that my new puppy would fill a baby-shaped hole in my life, but instead, she gently revealed that perhaps, babyhood wasn't all that appealing to me anymore.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022

Animal shelters are seeing more dogs get adopted than ever before

Dogs are finding their forever homes and it's the good news we totally needed today.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022

6 things my dog taught me about parenting

There are parallels between raising a dog and raising a child that are worth considering.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022

Want a responsible child? Get them a pet

It turns out a pet just might be the gift that keeps on giving

Updated Aug. 01, 2022
dog touching moms pregnant belly - benefits of pets for kids

Benefits of pets for kids actually start during pregnancy, study finds

Researchers found advantages for the babies of both dog and cat owners.

Updated Aug. 01, 2022

Raising kids with a dog: He is teaching our family selflessness and patience

They are making memories with our pup and learning some pretty great character traits along the way.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022

Introducing your dog to your new baby

Tips to prep your pooch for baby.

Updated Nov. 03, 2023
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