Pets

A 14-month-old Michigan boy is alive today after nearly drowning the family's pool. The hero that saved the boy is Bear, the family's black Labrador Retriever.

It is not too early to start thinking about your pet with the 4th of July on the horizon. Most dogs and cats are afraid of the sound of fireworks. This year the "sound" could well be enhanced by a new change in the laws that allows more explosive fireworks in Michigan. So, how do you prepare your pet for all the noise?

Recent research tells us that people make assumptions about what kind of person you are by the type of dog that you have. And, someone from the opposite sex derive their thoughts about you based on what kind of dog you have?

It's always amazing to me how well different kinds of animals learn to get along, and play together. Why can't humans learn from their example? Watch the kitten and the house bunny romp around with each other after the jump.

We all know the myth that cats and dogs fight like....cats and dogs! This heartwarming video smashes that myth. These guys love each other like crazy. Catch the video after the jump.

This might be the cutest thing you look at today! Watch the video after the jump.

This may seem like an odd request for those of us accustomed to keeping our yard the greenest in the neighborhood, but it could be an important factor in your pet's life. How can letting the dandelions grow help your pet, you ask? Here's my story and I hope it doesn't happen to you.

I live on a farm, and I have had my share of critters in the house! Pigs, bunnies, ducks, calves and even lambs. But nothing as animated and sweet as this lamb cavorting around in the living room. This is guaranteed to make you smile. Watch it after the jump.

Add this to my list of 1,477 reasons to not have a cat. This cat named Boo has a habit of playing with the doorstop on his owners' bedroom door. OK, I have to admit it's a little cute. But you cat lovers have to admit that's it's also annoying!

Having a pet has been found to lower stress levels. Now, a new study finds for those living with chronic disease having a furry friend improves heart health.

His name is Milo, and he has a better smile than a lot of people I know. I have often thought my dog Claire had a great smile. I notice it every time she is out running, it looks like she is smiling. Nothing like Milo's big grin. Take the jump and get a look at Milo the smiling dog. I promise it will put a big grin on your face.

A woman spent $50,000 to have her dog cloned after he died. The woman had the dog since she was 18 and thought about the idea after learning about the world's only cloning company in South Korea.