How have you honored the memory of a beloved pet? We asked NPR's audience members to share the creative and loving ways they've coped with the grief of losing an animal companion — and their advice ...

Q: I really love my cats. I think some of my friends think I’m weird because I talk about them a lot, but they’re just awesome. Is it messed up to love your pets? A: I am very likely the wrong person ...

The passing of a beloved pet whether it's a dog, cat or any creature you loved can be an incredibly heart-wrenching experience. This post aims to offer some support to individuals dealing with the ...

Dear Annie: I grew up never allowed to have pets. I’ve been married almost 30 years to a man who allowed me to have a small inside dog, and he doesn’t mind her so much but hates the two we have ...

Most people agree that they would help an animal in need if they had the resources, but recognizing an animal in need is easier said than done. An outdoor cat isn't automatically a stray cat, for ...

They say that by saving an animal, you save yourself. Looking at these photographs, it’s hard not to agree. In this article, there are 16 pets whose stories prove that it takes just one loving person ...

This week we've seen a cat get adopted after 1,145 days in a shelter and a unique puppy born with an adorable difference. We've also put together our weekly Pet of the Week lineup from our readers' ...

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 ...