A hot dog day is a special day. It’s an icon of summer, a hallmark of long, lazy weekends, a souvenir of childhood. Every time I eat a hot dog, I’m thrown back to warm memories: my parents grilling in ...

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New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching hairstyles to mirrored temperaments. Hope, an Afghan hound, sports the same ...

Gordy the Elephant was among the Zooland Animals at the Omaha Children's Museum that underwent a rejuvenation over the summer. The Richman Gordman Zooland Animals are coming back. Gordy the Elephant ...

Every year on Aug. 26, National Dog Day is observed to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. Whether they're pets, service animals, police dogs or rescue dogs, ...

Over the past couple of decades, dogs have evolved into humans. Well, at least that’s how we think of them now. Some 97 percent of U.S. pet owners consider dogs (or other pets) part of their families.

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

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It's likely no surprise to dog owners, but growing research suggests that man's best friend often acts more human than canine. Social eavesdropping—or people-watching—is central to human social ...

During a sunny morning on Florida’s Gulf Coast last month, an 11-year-old golden retriever named Hunter bounded through a pine grove. Snatching his favorite toy, a well-chewed tennis ball attached to ...