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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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Mercury Is In Retrograde—Here’s How It Will Affect Your Pet This Aries Season

A Mercury petrograde, if you will—with a side of the zoomies.

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.

illustration of a man cuddling a dog on a couch

We all give and receive love in our own way, pets included.


Woman taking her dog on a walk through the woods.

Most dogs can benefit from taking a walk on the wild side.

Valentin Pujadas illustration

This Mental Health Awareness Month, experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support.

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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.

African American woman with floral arm tattoos and short curly hair laughing with joy while holding her small Chihuahua dog outside

Turn those barks and meows into namastes.

two black-and-white illustrated dogs

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

The must-have florence by mills pet collection by Millie Bobby Brown.

The actress is a huge advocate for animal rescue.

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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.

anonymous woman pampering and taking care about a small ginger kitten

Adoption isn’t for everyone—here are other ways you can be there for animals in need.

Woman petting dog in shelter through the bars.

Local lawmakers think breeding has gotten out of control.

Three-legged Boxer mix playing with a tennis ball at a dog park.

“We learned dogs are born with three legs and a spare.”

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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.

Three eco-friendly pet grooming products displayed in a collage.

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

Man shopping in a pet store reading product information

Here are the sustainability buzzwords you should look out for on the packages of your fave products.

Hiker and dog overlooking the top of a mountain

Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon footprint. (Pawprint? You get it.)

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Ask a Vet

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.

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.

Woman traveling with her brown and white dog.

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

a collage of Seattle landmarks and dogs: the space needle, nature, a coffee cup, two people holding dogs

In the words of Owl City, “Hello, Seattle”—your pup’s favorite rainy playground.

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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.

anonymous woman pampering and taking care about a small ginger kitten

Adoption isn’t for everyone—here are other ways you can be there for animals in need.

Pit Bull chained up outside in a dirty yard.

TikTok played a huge role in helping to free these pups.

Woman petting dog in shelter through the bars.

Local lawmakers think breeding has gotten out of control.

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