Meet Valentina and Gato. Valentina, a shih tzu, and Gato, an exotic short hair, were the clear winners of the Miami Herald’s first Cutest Pet Contest. Valentina got 1,963 votes, or 33%, among the ...

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Shelties have a signature long, flowing coat that looks like they have a perpetual blowout. This breed is cousin to the ...

Note to self: make sure you give your pup lots of water before hydrotherapy! That’s the lesson that one dog mom learned the hard way after taking her paralyzed pup in for a session. The dog must have ...

Don't let allergies stop you from getting a pup! These hypoallergenic dog breeds don’t shed as much, so they're perfect for ...

L'Oreal's latest mascara has everything you could need: a wand that lifts and separates the lashes, three different colorways ...

The concept is both eerie and endearing: Milo sits behind an old picture frame wrapped in stretchy fake spiderwebs, creating ...

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle' star Mary Elizabeth Winstead opens up about her new movie, career, and family life with ...

The Empire State’s landmark “Puppy Mill Pipeline Act” outlawed the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits last December, prompting ...

Keep one in the trunk and it’ll become a road trip essential. Your poodle, pug, or Maltese will love these cute and soft blankets, which are suitable for other pets, too, like a cat or large kitten.

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AS the winter chill sets in, many of us find ourselves daydreaming about escaping to sunnier skies or indulging in festive cheer abroad. Whether you’re craving golden beaches and balmy ...