Domesticated cats can be pretty entertaining. They chase their tails, chirp at birds through windows, and sleep in strange positions. Some cats also run around like maniacs and bolt across the room ...

This article was originally featured on Undark. The sheriffs issued a stark warning: At any moment, any one of the tens of thousands of big cats held in dilapidated enclosures across the United States ...

Social media isn't always a positive place, but one way that it's really changing lives for the better is how it helps spread the word about shelter animals who are looking for homes. This time around ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s something special about a domestic cat that can’t be mistaken for a kitten. A true gentle giant. We’re not ...

Canines are top dog when it comes to pet ownership: 45.5 million households have dogs compared to 32.1 million that have cats in 2024, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. In a ...

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...