Companion Animals

Dog Park Etiquette 101

Taking your pooch to the park? Keep things classy by following these suggestions for good guardian manners. Read more.

Cat vs. Spouse: Who's the Better Partner?

Recent surveys reveal that most people like their dogs better than their better halves. What do you think? Read more.

Making Difficult Decisions When Your Animal Is Sick: An Insider's Perspective

Our emotions often prevent the rational thought process that is necessary to make good decisions on behalf of our animal companions when they become ill. Read more.

Do We Love Animals More Than Humans?

Many of us could easily explain why animals hold such a special place in our hearts, but what does that say about our relationships with people? Read more.

What Does It Mean to Be a Good Animal Guardian?

Why do we often wait until our loved ones are sick to really show them how we feel? The same can be said for our animal companions. Read more.

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Companion Animals 101

Animal Birth Control

Homelessness is not just a human problem. U.S. animal shelters take in more than 7 million unwanted dogs and cats every year.

End Animal Homelessness

Pledge to do your part to help end the companion animal homelessness crisis.

Our animal companions are our best friends, but are we being good friends to them? Earning "best buddy" status in the eyes of your animal companions involves much more than dumping some dry kibble into their bowl and taking them to the veterinarian when they're sick.

It means grabbing an umbrella and taking Rover for his walk on a rainy Saturday morning when you'd rather stay in bed, and it means keeping your "play date" with Whiskers even if you have to postpone your "hot date."

We've got everything you need to do that right here. Read on to learn how to raise the happiest hound and the most contented kitty on the block!