Aug 26 2026
There are ordinary days with dogs—the morning walks, the jingling collar as they follow you from room to room, the hopeful stare whenever something delicious appears in the kitchen—and then there is International Dog Day, a day devoted entirely to celebrating the animals who have become such an important part of human life. Observed every …
Jul 03 2026
Fireworks may be beautiful to watch, but the sudden booms, whistles, flashes, and vibrations can be frightening for animals. A dog who normally naps through the evening may suddenly begin pacing and panting. A cat may disappear beneath the bed. Rabbits and other small pets can become distressed even when they are safely inside their …
Aug 08 2025
There are few creatures quite as talented as cats at turning ordinary moments into entertainment. They squeeze themselves into boxes that are clearly too small, sprint through the house for reasons known only to them, supervise everything from laundry folding to dinner preparation, and somehow manage to claim the best seat in every room. For …
Jul 09 2025
Few cat breeds are as instantly recognizable as the Siamese. With brilliant blue eyes, a pale body contrasted by darker ears, face, legs, and tail, and an elegant silhouette, these cats have been captivating people for generations. Appearance is only part of their appeal. Siamese cats are famously social, intelligent, playful, and vocal. They often …
Jun 13 2025
A kitten racing through the house at midnight can make old age seem impossibly far away. Yet cats move through their early life stages surprisingly quickly, and before long that tiny ball of energy has become an adult companion who may share your home for well over a decade. So how long do cats actually …
May 13 2025
With tufted ears, enormous paws, a flowing tail, and a shaggy coat that looks perfectly suited to a snowy New England winter, the Maine Coon is difficult to mistake for an ordinary house cat. Then there’s the size. Maine Coons are among the largest domestic cat breeds, with mature males sometimes reaching or exceeding 20 …
May 09 2025
Watching a cat deliberately nibble blades of grass can seem strange. Cats are obligate carnivores, so why would an animal built to eat meat suddenly become interested in the lawn? The short answer is that eating grass appears to be a common feline behavior, but scientists still do not know exactly why cats do it. …
Jan 18 2025
Cats come in an extraordinary range of sizes, coat types, personalities, and appearances. Some breeds are known for enormous fluffy coats, some for sleek athletic bodies, and others for unusual curls or distinctive round faces. But which pedigreed cats are the most popular? For this list, we’re using the Cat Fanciers’ Association’s 2026 popularity rankings, …
Aug 31 2024
Once upon a time, the television was not a thin black rectangle mounted on the wall. It was furniture. Large console TVs came wrapped in wood veneer, fitted with decorative knobs and speaker grilles, and designed to occupy a permanent place in the living room. Some had tapered legs and unmistakable mid-century lines. Others looked …
Aug 15 2024
Finding a flea on your dog or cat can make it feel as though the solution should be simple: remove the flea and the problem is gone. Unfortunately, household flea infestations rarely work that way. The adult fleas you notice on a pet are only one part of a life cycle that can also include …
