Pets & Animals: Funny Photos, Cute Animal Videos & Pet News

After life of abuse, a headband-wearing pit bull is named ‘hero dog’ of the year

When Abigail the pit bull was picked up as a stray, nobody knew if she'd survive, much less thrive and go on to win a top honor.

Family brings horse to dying man's bedside in the sweetest surprise

Patrick Saunders grew up riding horses, and days before he died, his family arranged for a horse to visit his hospice center in England.

Woman reunites with dog her parents gave up 11 years ago — and then says goodbye

Kate Griffin saw the little dog walking across the street and just knew it was Cami — the dog her parents had given away over a decade ago.

Which is better for sleep — pets or no pets in the bed?

A recent study rethinks what sleep experts have been saying for years.

Last 9/11 Ground Zero search dog honored in area ravaged by Hurricane Harvey

A life-size bronze statue of a beloved dog named Bretagne who inspired thousands to persevere was unveiled in a Houston suburb on Sept. 11.

Florida police department shares touching photo of officer napping with dog

The sweet photo showed a Fort Lauderdale police officer napping while holding on to his dog's paw.

Southwest donates plane to fly homeless animals from hurricane-ravaged Houston

When Texas shelters found themselves overrun with homeless pets after last month's storm, Southwest stepped in to help move dozens of animals across the country....

See Kelly Clarkson and Hoda Kotb meet baby tigers, wolf cub

Grant Kemmerer of "Wild World of Animals" visits Hoda Kotb and her guest co-host Kelly Clarkson, and he's brought along a couple of adorable baby tigers who...

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Peppa Pig spider episode pulled off the air in Australia — again

This is the second time the episode from the popular Nickelodeon series has been hidden from viewers Down Under.

Amanda Seyfried and her husband are fostering the cutest kittens — see the pic

Amanda Seyfried has the purr-fect remedy for our post-Labor Day blahs — a basketful of adorable kittens!

Chris Evans and his dog reunite after 10 weeks, and it's pretty much everything

To a dog, you are always the superhero.

Why the CDC is warning families against adopting pet turtles

A tiny turtle sounds like an adorable and harmless pet, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says otherwise.

Paris Hilton’s pups are living the high life — see inside their lavish doghouse!

When it comes to luxury and decadence, Paris Hilton is known for enjoying the finer things in life. And of course, her pups do, too.

Miranda Lambert helps rescue more than 70 dogs displaced by Hurricane Harvey

She's long been an animal lover devoted to rescuing dogs, and now, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, there are more than ever in need of her help.

Meet the woman who refused to abandon 20 dogs to Harvey devastation

Betty Walter thought she might be forgotten as she waited in her Houston, Texas, attic with 20 dogs as the water rose during the storm.

Here's how you can help animals affected by Hurricane Harvey

Support the work of those in Houston and beyond who are making sure pets affected by the hurricane aren't left to fend for themselves.

Fiona the hippo becomes a reality star with her own Facebook show

Fiona the hippo is ready for her close-up. The Cincinnati Zoo debuted the first episode of "The Fiona Show" Tuesday on Facebook's Watch.

Man and pit bull have emotional reunion after being hit by drunken driver

The first thing Chance Patterson remembers after being hit by a drunken driver is asking about his dogs, Carlitos and Izzy.

The 13 pet products Amazon reviewers swear by

The 13 best gadgets, toys and must-have pet products you can buy according to Amazon reviewers.

This dog took matters into his own paws in aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

A dog named Otis showed his resourcefulness in tracking down a big bag of dog food in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Sinton, Texas.

These stars shared the most precious pics of their pets for National Dog Day

Our favorite stars celebrated National Dog Day by sharing adorable photos of their pets on Instagram.

Paw-tastic gifts for your furry friend in honor of National Dog Day!

Are you ready for National Dog Day?

Fiona the hippo is getting her own show and we're so excited

"The Fiona Show," a new series starring the Cincinnati Zoo's miracle hippo, premieres Aug. 29 on Facebook's Watch.

Piglets saved from fire served as sausages to firefighters who rescued them

Though lucky to have been spared from the blaze, the piglets were raised to become meat.

19 smart gadgets that make having a pet a breeze

This month's "Stuff We Love: Pet Edition" not only celebrates the coolest pet products, but also Charlie the TODAY Puppy's anniversary!

Chloe Grace Moretz loses second dog in a month — See her sweet tribute

"I'll never forget how, when you barked, your entire body would jump backwards because you were so tiny," the actress wrote in a touching post.

Hero pit bulls save kids from snake attack: ‘They are 100 percent family’

Melissa Butt is confident that nothing bad will happen to her grandchildren when Slayer the dog is around, and he recently proved her right.

We tried vacationing at a farm and this is what happened

Are there health benefits to interacting with animals? Experts say yes, and we put it to the test by spending time with rescued animals at Farm Sanctuary.

How to keep your pets safe during the solar eclipse

Should your pet be wearing protective eyewear during Monday's Great American Eclipse? Here's what the experts say.

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Selma Blair shares news of dog’s tragic death: ‘Run with the angels’

After a "terrible accident," Selma Blair didn't want to give up hope for her beloved Chihuahua-pug mix.

Judge Judy lets dog loose in courtroom to identify his true owner

TV personality Judge Judy Sheindlin recently took an unusual approach in deciding the case of contested dog ownership.

After losing her husband, woman adopts dying dog that ‘no one wants’

There's no telling how long Melani Andrews and Jake, a senior dog dying of cancer, will have together, but he's living the "good life" now.

Katie Lee and Beth Stern showcase adorable (and adoptable) puppies

"Clear the Shelters," a nationwide pet adoption campaign, takes place this weekend, and hosts Katie Lee and Beth Stern visit Kathie Lee and Hoda to talk about...

How often you should clean upholstery — and the right way to do it!

Upholstery needs regular cleaning and our cleaning pro tells you the right way to do it.

Chelsea Handler loses beloved dog: 'I couldn't bear to have her fight anymore'

Chelsea Handler wrote a touching Instagram post Friday on the loss of her rescue dog, Tammy, who she featured on her talk show.

On ‘Rescue Dog to Super Dog,’ rescued dogs turn into rescuers

On the new Animal Planet series "Rescue Dog to Super Dog," professional dog trainers Nate Schoemer and Laura London train shelter dogs to become companions...