2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (692+ words) Many times, we depend on stereotypes to judge an animal. When we think of dogs, we immediately think of 'loyal.' When we think about cats, what often comes to mind is 'aloof' or 'opportunistic.' Now, we're not saying that these…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (929+ words) It is honestly wild how much mythology surrounds cats. We've been living alongside them for thousands of years, yet we still treat them like these mysterious, alien creatures and pass around advice that is just completely wrong. People treat these…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1450+ words) "When we went to pick them up it was apparent that they had not been in a trailer probably since they had first been brought home," DeLand told me. "It took us over an hour to get them into the…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (719+ words) When a sulcata tortoise named Teru was found wandering the streets of Palmdale, California, nobody could have predicted where his journey would take him. A chance encounter, a well-timed podcast visit, and one very famous animal lover later, Teru's winding…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (845+ words) Sometimes, you walk through the front door after an exhausting, stressful day, and as soon as you drop your keys and sink into the couch with a heavy sigh. Within minutes, a soft, furry presence glides into the room. Your…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1450+ words) "When we went to pick them up it was apparent that they had not been in a trailer probably since they had first been brought home," DeLand told me. "It took us over an hour to get them into the…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (613+ words) And animals have their own versions of it. They remember individuals and seek out familiar companions. They can become unsettled when those companions disappear and visibly relax when they're close again. Long before anyone had theories about friendship, animals were…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1082+ words) Just a few days ago, Courtney Budzyn was sharing an encouraging update about Tucker. The 8-year-old Golden Retriever had been diagnosed with lymphoma, but his chemotherapy had gone better than the family had expected. Courtney said he was already in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (764+ words) Some friendships take a while to develop, especially when the two animals involved have very different ideas about what makes a good day. A kitten might spend the afternoon chasing toys around the house, while a sheep is more likely…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (778+ words) Some dogs make their feelings pretty obvious. You can usually tell when they're hungry, excited, bored or ready for a walk just by looking at them. Mimosa took things a little further. He apparently decided that body language was far…...