Charles de Gaulle once quipped, “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” From time immemorial, people have loved their pets. But today, dogs and cats enjoy a status in many ...

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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 ...

Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue. By Linda Baker This article is part of our Pets special section on ...

Humans have been selectively breeding cats and dogs for thousands of years to make more desirable pets. A new startup called the Los Angeles Project aims to speed up that process with genetic ...

Iguanas are exotic animals that look like the perfect choice for anyone looking for a small, dinosaur-like reptile — but do iguanas make good pets? While it may seem tiny while you’re buying it, an ...