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What to Know About Getting a Second Dog

Check out the reasons to get a second dog — plus how to go about finding one who’s right for you.
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Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 2: Box Setup Issues

One reason a cat may not be the litter box is because they’re unhappy with the box itself.
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Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 1: Medical Issues

When your cat doesn’t use their litter box, they’re trying to tell you something is wrong in their life, and it's up to you to figure it out.
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Dilute calico cat next to a small litter pan

What Do Cat Slow Blinks Mean?

A lot of memes show the squinty-eye cat face as cats being mean or judgy, but it’s quite the opposite. Learn all about cat slow blinks.
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Black and white cat with eyes half closed in front of a green background

Video: How to Pet a Cat

Every cat is unique in how and where they’d like you to pet them. Learn how to pet a cat the right way.
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Why Cats Loaf

Please enjoy more than 30 cute examples of cat loafing as well as the reasons why cats sit in this adorable way.
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A cream colored cat sitting like a loaf on a cat bed

Video: Introducing Cats to Other Cats

We want everything to go as smoothly as possible when you bring your newly adopted cats home, so here are some tips on introducing a new cat to a home with resident cats.
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Why Adopting Kittens in Pairs Is a Good Idea

Believe it or not, adopting two kittens makes life easier than adopting just one!
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Caring for independent eaters

Tips on kitten feeding, health, litter box training, socializing, and more.
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Kitten development and what you can do

Time and effort are required to properly socialize kittens.
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Socializing and instilling good behaviors in kittens

While a big part of fostering is helping the kittens to grow and be healthy, another component is helping them develop the good habits that will make them wonderful compa...
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How To Train Your New Dog: Get the Basics

Video demonstrating everything you need to know to begin training the basics to your newly adopted dog.
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Video: How to Crate Train Your Dog

Watch this video explaining how to crate train a dog to help your pup become comfortable with going into a crate.
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How to Help a Cat With Separation Anxiety

Learn how to help cat separation anxiety with tips from Best Friends Animal Society's cat behavior expert.
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How to Help Dogs Adapt to a Busier Lifestyle

If your dog isn't used to lots of social interaction and adventure, check out these tips to help them comfortably adapt.
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How to Prepare Pets for Your Return to Work

If you're set to return to work after some time at home, your cat or dog will likely need to adjust to the new routine. Here's how to help them.
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