Pet Care

On the left, a man and a puppy sleep together in bed beside an alarm clock; on the right, a woman and a dog sleep in a bed.

Sleeping Beside Your Dog May Be the Secret to Better Rest, New Research Suggests

Tracker data show co-sleeping with dogs does not impair sleep and may boost nighttime security.

Sleeping Beside Your Dog May Be the Secret to Better Rest, New Research Suggests

Tracker data show co-sleeping with dogs does not impair sleep and may boost nighttime security.

On the left, a chained dog stands on bare dirt near a wooden fence; on the right, a dark-haired bearded man faces the camera against a gray background.

Eight Dogs Found Covered in Fleas and Parasites as Deputies Remove Them From Alleged Neglect

Anderson County PAWS cares for eight dogs seized after alleged ill treatment of animals, addressing malnourishment, parasites and dehydration.

Eight Dogs Found Covered in Fleas and Parasites as Deputies Remove Them From Alleged Neglect

Anderson County PAWS cares for eight dogs seized after alleged ill treatment of animals, addressing malnourishment, parasites and dehydration.

On the left, dozens of Springer Spaniels crowd a dilapidated staircase; on the right, more Spaniels are packed tightly together in a grimy, cramped stone room.

84 Dogs and Two Cats Found Living in Filth So Severe, One Officer Became Physically Sick

Somber but hopeful: animal hoarding in Tickhill led to rescue and rehousing of more than 80 dogs and two cats.

84 Dogs and Two Cats Found Living in Filth So Severe, One Officer Became Physically Sick

Somber but hopeful: animal hoarding in Tickhill led to rescue and rehousing of more than 80 dogs and two cats.

On the left, a small fluffy dog crouches inside a dark underground tunnel; on the right, a uniformed officer emerges from a manhole holding the rescued dog.

Dog Vanishes for a Month Before Someone Looks Into a Storm Drain and Sees Her

Uplifting storm drain rescue reunites missing poodle Teddy with her family after more than 30 days.

Dog Vanishes for a Month Before Someone Looks Into a Storm Drain and Sees Her

Uplifting storm drain rescue reunites missing poodle Teddy with her family after more than 30 days.

On the left, a smiling woman holds a black cat before a Humane Society sign; on the right, a thin black cat stands on a blanket.

Cat Named 'Booger' Vanishes for Six Years Until His Mom Recognizes One Sick Shelter Cat Online

Uplifting tale: a missing pet is reunited after six years as a gravely ill black cat returns home.

Cat Named 'Booger' Vanishes for Six Years Until His Mom Recognizes One Sick Shelter Cat Online

Uplifting tale: a missing pet is reunited after six years as a gravely ill black cat returns home.

On the left, a scruffy gray dog rests on blankets in a car; on the right, a child and an adult man hold the same dog outdoors on red rocks.

Dog Disappears From the Groomer Before Christmas and Does Not Come Home for Four Years

After four years apart, a missing dog named Owl returned home thanks to microchipping pets and their family's devotion.

Dog Disappears From the Groomer Before Christmas and Does Not Come Home for Four Years

After four years apart, a missing dog named Owl returned home thanks to microchipping pets and their family's devotion.