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AI-generated artwork of a tortoiseshell cat on a rainbow hill with white clouds in a pink sky background

World's first AI artwork generated by cats

Yes, cats have always loved keyboards. Now our cats are creating AI art to get the...
See the art. Meet the artists
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Smiling person hugging a dog whose tongue is out and is wearing a bandana

Thank you pets during Pet Appreciation Week and every day

Cuddlers, companions, comedians ... there’s no doubt that our furry bffs make our ...
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A couple hugging and petting a small white dog whose tongue is out

Tales of pet BFFs in honor of Best Friends Day

Here are 20 stories celebrating pets who love their people unconditionally and bri...
Celebrate pets as family
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Siamese mix cat with his paw on a baseball

Let's play ball and Save Them All!

To celebrate opening day of baseball season, we've assembled an all-star rost...
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Brown and white puppy surrounded by wrapped presents

Video: Instant holiday cheer with puppies

Find joy for the whole family (or just for you) with an hour of puppies playing in...
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Small brown dog wearing a hot dog costume

11 ways to make Halloween scary good for pets

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Allhallows Eve with cats and dogs, have no...
Make sure it's all treats, no tricks
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Paige the dog running in a creek with two people

12 pups to make your National Dog Day

Celebrate National Dog Day with photos sure to make you smile....
Meet a dozen delightful doggos
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Person holding flowers above Clementine the pig, who is wearing a white tulle fabric veil

Flowery photos with furry friends

Wedding decorations turn into a game of dress-up for the dogs, pigs and guinea pig...
Best wishes to all
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Prius the black cat at the end of a rainbow-colored tunnel

Meet majestic minipanthers this National Black Cat Day

Come celebrate National Black Cat Day with some fantastic feline friends (and feel...
Remember, black goes with everything
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Ludwig, a smiling white dog, wearing sunglasses

Summertime fun at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

The sun is hot but the pets are cool. Check out how some of the animals at Best Fr...
Join in the fun
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Puppy chewing a stick treat with a ball between her front feet

Fantastic photos

Boost your serotonin by enjoying these cute animal pics from the Sanctuary....
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Norberta the dog smiling alongside a person

'Little Miss(es)' and 'Mr. Men' at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

There’s a trend on social media and these fluffy influencers don’t want to miss ou...
Meet these trendsetters
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Raquel the dog's face while wading in some water

6 must-meet marvelous mutts

Get to know the painted ‘goofhound’ and giant ‘scrufflefluff’ this National Mutt D...
Meet some one-of-a-kind pups
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Odd-eyed dog on a red leash stepping out of a blue kiddie pool

8 ways to celebrate summer with pets

Here are some great ideas for having fun in the sun (and inside, too) and how you ...
Beat the heat with a pal
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Tabby and white kitten, Carp, lying on a yellow chair

6 inspiring stories for National Kitten Day

This year we’re celebrating National Kitten Day with these stories of snuggly litt...
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