Pets

This kitten might have burned through twenty lives, one for every day he spent with his head trapped in a glass jar. Watch his story after the jump.

If you have or are thinking of having kids, it might be a good idea to also add a pet to the equation. That’s because last month a study found that babies who grow up in households with pets are healthier than their pet-less counterparts. And now a survey of children suggests that having a furry friend is one of the keys to academic success.

The positive effects dogs have on the mental well-being of their adult owners has been well-documented. Now a new study suggests that the presence of our furry best friends also acts to keep babies healthier.

Yes, this little guy's ears are huge but they don't have to be to cause them serious stress when hearing loud noises.  Loud noises like firecrackers or fireworks.  Our pets have hearing much more sensitive than our own, no matter the size of their ears...

An 8-year-old hairless Chinese Crested named Mugly has been crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog for the second time in his career.

“Did you get my dogs out?!,” yells a man as firefighters tend to his burning Detroit home. He wants to go back in to rescue his pets, but is told to step back.

There’s an old adage that says people and their dogs eventually start to look alike. But new research shows the type of dog we choose actually has a lot to with how well they match our own personalities, too.

Tablets are great and all, but one major, near-unforgivable way they’ve always fallen short is their inability to dispense beer. Finally, KegDroid — which lets you gush out brews via a Motorola Xoom — is here to fix that dreadful problem.

Each year in this country, eight to ten million lost or unwanted dogs or cats enter animal shelters. That's when organizations like Paradise Animal Rescue step in. Learn more about this amazing, compassionate animal shelter.

I live on a farm, and I have had my share of critters in the house! Pigs, bunnies, ducks, calves and even lambs. But nothing as animated and sweet as this lamb cavorting around in the living room. This is guaranteed to make you smile. Watch it after the jump.

I am always amazed at the love and empathy that animals have for each other. This heartwarming video is proof. Watch and enjoy after the jump.

We know you’ll be inundated with gift ideas this holiday season, but after sharing our ideas for gifts for your vet, we couldn’t resist offering a few of our own favorites for the year courtesy of VetStreet’s Dr. Patty Khuly.