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Let’s talk about life as a pet parent. We’ve got travel tips, dating advice, adoption info, and so much more.

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Dog-Friendly Los Angeles Guide: It’s Lights, Camera, Action for Your Pup

From breweries with dog menus to pup-friendly music venues and beaches where your travel companion can run off-leash.

life with pets

Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments of life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants…and how much it all costs.

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Or perhaps one partner just thinks the cat or dog is getting all the attention.

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Here’s some advice as you struggle to make this hard decision.

A woman kissing her dog on a couch.

A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.

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pets & their people

Let’s talk humans. See what celebs have to say about pet parenthood. Find advice on handling your pet’s other people (e.g. your ex.) And get more tips for the people stuff.

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Man has a new best friend.

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Turn those barks and meows into namastes.

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You never want to think about it, but it’s important to plan.

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adoption & fostering

New pet parent (or still thinking about fostering or adopting a pet)? Get all the advice you need: how to find the right pet for you, how to introduce them to other pets and kids, and how to bond with your new family member.

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For starters: No, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find a purebred puppy at a shelter.

A woman kissing her dog on a couch.

A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.

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A new program aims to reduce overcrowding in shelters.

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sustainability

Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimize your pet’s carbon pawprint.

A women disposing a doggy bag in a trashcan in the park

Gasp! “Compostable” poops bags are bad for the environment? Sustainability expert Dave Coast gets the scoop from CompostableLA founder Monique Figueiredo.

With the help of innovative waste-management company TerraCycle, it’s easier than you think.

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Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, certified-organic shampoos, and more.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

travel

From pet travel tips to pet-friendly city guides, we’ve got all your flying, hiking, and biking needs covered.

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From breweries with dog menus to pup-friendly music venues and beaches where your travel companion can run off-leash.

BARK Air is here to deliver a white paw experience. We built our flight experience for dogs first, from the ground up.

Your dog will get their own puppy concierge to make sure all their in-flight needs are met.

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It just got simpler—and cheaper—for you to bring your bestie along on your journey.

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animal advocacy

Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

Kristi Noem, governor of South Dakota, pauses while speaking during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas, U.S., on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

The Trump VP contender is under fire for this heinous act of cruelty.

Tom Holland's dog, Tessa, has passed away.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was a beloved member of the actor’s family for 10 years.

The Animal Welfare Act is meant to protect over a million animals housed in puppy mills, roadside zoos and research facilities across the U.S.

Under new legislation, all experiments on dogs, cats, and primates must end by 2026.

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