Thousands of years of selective breeding have made our favorite pets versatile, specialized animals. Cats and dogs have been walking alongside humans for so long that they've picked up some ...

Ragdoll cats fittingly epitomize the rags-to-riches theme, with their development from street cat origins to become arguably the most popular and glamorous feline breed in the world. Beloved by ...

Looking for interesting facts about albino dogs? You’ve come to the right place! For a long time, people disagreed about whether albino dogs even existed and when they finally did agree, a lot of ...

Cats are one of the most captivating creatures in the animal kingdom. They are graceful yet incredible hunters, seemingly social yet independent, and can be docile yet have lighting reflexes when ...

Any pet parent has seen some odd behaviors from their furry companion—from sniffing butts and tilting heads to delivering unwanted, lifeless “gifts.” Every year scientists inch closer to explaining ...

Pet owners love their dogs more than their cats, a study has found. But it depends on where you live. Although previous studies have already suggested this finding, scientists from the University of ...

No matter how much trouble your pet gets into when they’re awake, few sights are as peaceful as a dog curled up in their bed or a cat stretched out in the sun, snoring away. But their experience of ...

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...

They're often considered mortal enemies, but can canines and felines actually be friends? Here's what you should know. They’re fighting like cats and dogs. How often have you heard that phrase to ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...