Big love really does come in small packages, especially when it comes to dogs. Small dogs may be tiny in size, but they’re bursting with personality, charm, and endless affection. From pint-sized pups ...

When you think of man’s best friend, you might picture a larger dog breed, like a classic Golden Retriever or a Siberian Husky. However, bigger doesn’t always mean better, at least in dogs. Small dogs ...

One of the first things I encourage new pet parents to do is schedule a visit with a veterinarian. Even pets adopted from ...

For many animal lovers, adopting a pet from a shelter is the gold standard. It gives the pets another chance at a happy home, and in some cases, can save the animal from euthanasia. In recent years ...

Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners has decreased by about 4.5% since 2023, according to a 2024 ...

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. Her work has ...