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Dear Cathy,

I have a four-year-old female black lab. She is very social and loves to play with other dogs. We meet up with the same group of dogs every morning and they all get along great.

The problem is my dog has started humping one of the other dogs instead of playing with her. This dog is also a female black lab and is two years old. They...Read more

“The Exorcist” actress Linda Blair is reflecting on the recent raid on her property in Southern California, where she runs a large-scale kennel operation for rescue dogs.

Blair took to Instagram Tuesday just days after her property was searched as part of a joint operation between the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control...Read more

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently welcomed our first baby, and we are exhausted but overjoyed. We live in an apartment building, and after weeks of trial and error, we finally started getting our daughter onto a somewhat predictable sleep schedule.

The problem is our next-door neighbor's dog. It barks at everything: people in the hallway, ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I read your column every week and hope you can help with my 13-year-old cat, Gracie, who has periodically been urinating on rugs in the house. We adopted her and her littermate brother, Georgie, when they were six months old. Both use the litter box regularly.

About a year ago, Gracie began urinating on a particular rug. My ...Read more

Our furry friends can experience anxiety and stress just like us. Whether it's the sound of thunder, a visit to the vet, or other unfamiliar situations, pets may find themselves overwhelmed and anxious. As pet owners, we want to provide comfort and support to our beloved companions during these challenging moments. One simple and effective ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Amid a sea of young children brushing fluffy guinea pigs and wrangling bunnies, 13-year-old Cole Kennedy expertly flipped his rabbit over, holding it in place while his friend carefully trimmed its nails.

Kennedy was readying the furry animal to compete against other Dutch rabbits in the California State Fair’s “best ...Read more

Motherhood in the animal kingdom usually follows a straightforward rule: Take care of the babies that look, smell and sound like you.

Every so often, however, an animal apparently forgets to read the rulebook.

Across zoos, forests, oceans and savannas, researchers and animal caretakers have documented remarkable cases of animals protecting, ...Read more

A dog walk can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the day, but it can also become frustrating when the leash tangles, the weather changes or an excited dog decides every squirrel deserves immediate investigation. A little preparation can make outings calmer, safer and more rewarding for both dog and human.

The right equipment and habits do ...Read more

Irish wolfhounds are among the most striking dogs in the world. Their tremendous height, rough coats and calm expressions give them an almost mythical presence. Yet living with one is less like owning a legendary creature and more like sharing your home with an affectionate, oversized companion who needs thoughtful care.

Before adopting an ...Read more

Your pets may not understand fashion, but they understand patterns.

They notice the sound of your footsteps, the way you move through the house and whether you are preparing to leave. Shoes can mean a walk, a car ride or a long day away from home. Bare feet often mean something simpler: You are staying close.

For dogs and cats, that relaxed ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — A 77-year-old Florida woman and U.S. Postal Service employee has been arrested after officials found nearly 100 cats and dogs being hoarded in her home.

Gail Giustino is facing misdemeanor charges for animal cruelty and confinement of animals without sufficient exercise, according to a Facebook post Tuesday from the Martin ...Read more

Dear Cathy, I live on a large farm in Virginia and over the years many feral cats and dogs have come to live here. This Spring, a very young and friendly feral cat showed up and, as usual, I fed it. I got him neutered, all his shots, and tick and flea treatments. He now lives in my barn.

The problem is that he is too friendly. I am in my late ...Read more

Dear Cathy, I recently adopted a seven-year-old male poodle rescued from an out of state puppy mill where he spent his entire life. Since then, he wakes me every morning at around 4 a.m. to relieve himself. After coming back inside, he howls until I feed him. He then gets hyper, running around until he settles down around 6 a.m. I have tried ...Read more

It’s pretty commonly known, and not very startling, that free-ranging cats eat birds and small rodents. But the degree to which they eat insects might surprise you.

We are biologists who for many years have been trying to figure out what feral or outdoor-roaming pet cats eat outside.

When domesticated cats – Felis catus �...Read more

Dear Cathy, We adopted an orange tabby, Wyatt, seven years ago and have been fighting all that time to keep him off our counters and tables. Initially, we tried things like spraying water at him when he jumped on counters and tables, but it had no effect, and nothing else we've tried has worked. I find it very unsanitary and upsetting to have a...Read more

Cats are graceful, agile and capable of leaping onto a narrow shelf without disturbing a single object. Yet many of those same cats appear completely unable to walk through a kitchen without weaving directly between a person’s ankles.

The behavior can feel especially dangerous on stairs, in dark hallways or while someone is carrying hot food....Read more

Hounds have a special way of winning people over. They often arrive with long ears, soulful eyes, big personalities and an almost comical determination to follow their noses wherever those noses lead.

They can be affectionate, gentle and deeply loyal companions. Many are relaxed in the house, patient with family members and content to spend ...Read more