You've seen many a pet rabbit and guinea pig, but have you ever seen a pet prairie dog? Turns out prairie dogs make adorable pets, at least, that's the impression we get from this cutie. "This is ...

There’s nothing quite like the joy a dog brings into a person's life. From tiny tail wags to playful puppy eyes, every moment with a pup is filled with love and laughter and little surprises that can ...

He's giving it everything.

Psychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't simply avoiding work or spending time without purpose. Research shows that watching pet videos can improve mood, reduce stress, increase ...

Heartwarming, playful and artistic, the winning photos of this competition are an homage to the artistry of pet photographers and to the pets providing joy to humans’ lives. The winning photos of the ...

What’s in a unique dog name? A whole lot of thought and care — and debate with fellow household members. These days, some interesting trends are emerging in the puppy-naming space. “It doesn’t come as ...

PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand is back for 2026 and is looking for a new winner to take over for the 2025 champ, Bastian ...

PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand is back and accepting submissions from July 1-27 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

While obviously different types of animals can inspire different name ideas, some concepts stay the same across the board. It doesn't matter if you're naming a mammal, bird, reptile, arthropod, or ...

The internet loves cute animals. (Shocking, I know.) But more than a fact of life, it's practically a pillar supporting the weight of the online world's entire infrastructure. Some of the earliest ...