Before his adoption, Timothy the dog was living in a pen with nothing to do but pace back and forth Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

Prepare for cuteness overload! The cutest dog breeds will make you want to get a dog ASAP. Here’s what’s fascinating about this phenomenon when it comes to dogs: A study found that puppies ...

Looking for a dog that keeps its bark on the quieter side? Animal behaviorists say these quiet dog breeds could be a perfect match. Dogs: Even though we love them, we may not always love their ...

Shanghai — It’s less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot “guide dog” could one day help vision impaired people live with more independence, according to its ...

Prairie dogs live in underground burrows, extensive warrens of tunnels and chambers marked by many mounds of packed earth at their surface entrances. Burrows have defined nurseries, sleeping ...

Why Do Dogs Shiver and Tremble? Many things can cause dog shivering and trembling. Your dog may do this because they're excited, anxious, wet, or cold. It can be a sign that they're in pain.

A recent TikTok video highlighting the "saddest" dog at an Arkansas-based animal shelter sheds a small light on how these animals feel while waiting for their forever homes. Shelter volunteer ...

After knowing his only family for eight years, one dog was left sad and confused when they dropped him off at an animal shelter. Hearts shattered after people saw Max sitting in a kennel at the ...

Ensuring your dog has the right food (and balancing it with their favorite dog treats) can offer multiple health benefits, including weight management and maintaining a healthy immune system ...

July 23, 2024 — An international collaboration seeks to innovate the future of how a mechanical man's best friend interacts with its owner, using a combination of AI and edge computing called ...

Of course, we want our pups to be happy from head to tail, but what does happiness look like in dogs? Dog behavior is complex ...

Four adoptable dogs with people names: Derek and Gustavo in New York City, Mary in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Nora in Westhampton, N.Y. Adoption profiles for all dogs pictured are linked at the end ...