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When you bring home a pet, you're making a lifetime commitment. Learn how to best care for your favorite furry friend!
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One of the best things about owning a pet is the hours of entertainment you get when they're just being themselves! Read these funny pet stories sent in by Oprah.com users. More...
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It's hard to visit your local shelter and not want to take home a new pet. What to consider from home, lifestyle and financial standpoints. More...
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Think you know everything you need to about cats? We're busting five common myths. More...
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For many people, the death of their pet comes with many difficult decisions. Learn more about your options and how to start the healing process. More...
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Whether you're a first-time pet owner or a seasoned pet veteran, this guide to training and care will help you and your pet live happy and healthy lives. More...
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Learn what to look for in store-bought pet food and how to cook a healthy meal for your pets. More...
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Dr. Oz gets the answers to common questions about keeping your pet healthy. More...
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Want to take a trip with you pets? Our guide will help you in your planning process. More...
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Planning a vacation and leaving your pet at home? This petsitter checklist will help ease the stress of leaving your pet behind. More...
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After you bring home a new dog, there's an adjustment period. Get strategies for making the transition as smooth as possible. More...
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They're cute and cuddly, but owning a dog can also bring great health benefits to your family. See how a pet can effect your health, and meet some outstanding canines! More...
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Love dogs? Know someone who does? Check out these heartwarming books. More...
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In this PBS special, animal behaviorists, evolutionary biologists, trainers, and scores of dog and cat owners take a close look at the bonds we forge with our furry housemates. More...
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'The Oprah Show' is going to the dogs! Oprah shares how she trained her three white-haired golden retriever puppies. More...
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After Oprah and Stedman travel to the Mojave Desert to pick out their new puppies, they ask Cesar Millan to help them with training. More...
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The biggest, the smallest and the best! Plus, they're beloved by the rich and famous. See how good a dog's life can really be! More...
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Before you get a puppy, arm yourself with these 10 ideas about how to avoid getting one from a puppy mill. More...
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Undecided as to which kind of pet you should welcome into your home? There's lots to consider. Take our quiz to help narrow down which cuddly critter is right for your family. More...
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Barbara Woodley hoarded more than 300 dogs, only to keep them in deplorable conditions. It took a three-year legal battle, an army of volunteers, and hundreds of very special new owners to save these broken creatures. More...
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Go behind the scenes of Oprah's puppy-filled O magazine cover shoot, see our picks for the cutest animal videos on the web, and hear the incredible story of 300 dogs saved from an animal hoarder. More...
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Everyone knows that dogs have great noses. We've put them to work detecting explosives, drugs, and missing people. Next assignment: sniffing out cancer. More...
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According to the Humane Society of the United States, an estimated 6 to 8 million dogs and cats are brought to shelters every year. Here's what to do if you're looking to help. More...
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They break your heart. They cover you with fur. They bring you small rodents. Three writers contemplate the special relationship between people and pets. Here, David Rakoff on why he just doesn't want to share his Italian pastry with your pet. More...
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Jo Ann Beard takes her beloved friend on a final journey. More...
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Diet affects every aspect of your dog's physical and mental well-being. More...
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Whether you have two or four legs, exercise in combination with a healthful diet is good for your body, mind and spirit. More...
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Get easy and budget-friendly ways to help you properly care for your furry friend. More...
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Whether they're big and slobbery or small and sneaky, animals often steal the scene from Hollywood's best actors. See which animals have stolen our hearts over the decades! More...
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Try these four tips to reduce pet-allergy symptoms. More...
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Get advice from celebrity dog trainer Tamar Geller on ways to have a better travel experience when flying with your pet. More...
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Meet Sadie, the adorable cocker spaniel who is the newest member of Oprah's family. Adopted by Oprah in March 2009, Sadie has been a cover girl and a TV star and battled parvo. Take a peek at this puppy's photo gallery! More...
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Andrea Metcalf's Paws-ilates blends spine-strengthening exercises, core toners and simple lifts with man's best friend. More...
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Meet Oprah's new dogs, springer spaniels Sunny and Lauren! More...
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If you're on the fence about adding a pet to your family, get 10 surprising reasons pets are good for your kids. More...
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Can certain breeds of dog really be suitable for people who are allergic to dogs? Adopt-a-Pet.com says the answer isn't so simple. More...
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Get the dos and don'ts of introducing your dog to other pets or children. More...
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If you can't adopt a pet, there are still plenty of ways to help out homeless animals and the shelters that care for them. Here are 10 great ideas to get you started. More...
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When you're bringing home a new cat or kitten, it's important to make your family and pet feel comfortable. Here are some useful tips to help you make the transition smoothly. More...
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Unexpected vet expenses can leave you torn between financial stability and doing everything you can for your animal. Here are three ways you can be prepared to handle the costs of medical care beyond routine checkups. More...
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Staying indoors is good for your cat. Adopt-a-Pet.com shares some useful tips to keep your pet happy. More...
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It's easy to see why Megan Wargula spoiled her two border terriers: They're adorable! O steps in to help transform these neighborhood nuisances into model pets. More...
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In this excerpt from her book, Ellen Rogers explains how a trained capuchin saved her son's sanity, and maybe his life. More...
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Meet the adorable dogs of Marley's Mutts and learn their stories. More...
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First it was a friendship of animal-loving law students. Then it became a mission to help victims of domestic abuse - by helping their pets. More...
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Writer Melissa Pritchard shares her life, heart, and even pillow with a prince in disguise. He's not so much toad as tubby, tubular dog. More...
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We had no words for how amazing these looks from the furriest fashion show were, so we turned to Dorothy Parker. More...
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O's fall fashion shoot gets a little wild. More...
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