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Meet Dr. Mary Kate Lawler, Hero Vet Who's Performed Over 20,000 Spay and Neuter Surgeries

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The Houston veterinarian has dedicated her career to keeping pet populations healthy and manageable.

Spooky Season Is Here: Watch a 'Ghost' Take Off This Dog's Collar in Viral Video

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We’re not saying it was a ghost. But we’re also not saying it wasn’t a ghost...

Prudence the Shelter Dog Finds Her Forever Home After 220 Days

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This sweet girl was "instantly in love" with her new family, as her big smile clearly shows.

Watch This Heart-Tugging Reunion Between an Emotional Support Dog and His Owner After 3 Days Apart

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It's clear these two have a powerful bond.

Pennsylvania Man Saved From Drowning Thanks to His 3-Legged Dog Named Tater Tot

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Without Tater Tot causing a commotion, his owner probably wouldn’t have survived.

What Does a 'No Bones Day' Mean? Answers to TikTok's Most Important Question

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Bones? No Bones? It’s the most pressing question of the day.

'I Know She Will Keep Me Safe': Service Dog Henna Helps Her Owner Navigate Life

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From helping around the house to keeping her owner out of harm's way, Henna does it all.

'She's the One Who Saved Me': Sobee the Service Dog Inspires Her Veteran Handler

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All this hero dog needs is a cape.

Burmese

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temperament: sociable, affectionate
coat length: short
colors: blue / gray, lavender / silver, chocolate / brown / sable, lilac
patterns: solid
intelligence: high
good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, tolerates being picked up

With their huge eyes, outgoing personalities, and dog-like tendencies, Burmese are the perfect cat for winning over people who say they don’t like cats.

Watch as Boji the Dog Navigates His 'Commute' Through Istanbul Like a Pro

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All he needs is a little power tie and a cell phone.

Bombay

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temperament: sociable, affectionate
coat length: short
colors: black / ebony
patterns: solid
intelligence: high
good with: children, seniors, cats, families
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high potential for weight gain, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up

Want a panther, but also enjoy both of your arms? The Bombay cat breed is the kitty for you!

We're Obsessed With The Washington Capitals' Adorable New Teammate—a Lab Puppy Named Biscuit

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Biscuit is just a wiggly little chocolate Lab puppy now, but he'll be trained as a service dog for a veteran once he's a little older.

Leonberger

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breed group: working
breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high potential for weight gain, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow
coat length/texture: medium
temperament: gentle, friendly, playful

Amazingly strong yet famously gentle, the German-born Leonberger is possibly the largest “companion dog” on the planet. Learn more about living with these soulful giants.

Watch Rescuers Save a Cute Kitten Who Was Somehow Stuck Inside a Light Pole

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Kittens can squeeze themselves into just about any tiny space, but inside a light pole is a new one.

Papillon

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breed group: toy
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners
colors: white, red, black, fawn, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable
coat length/texture: long
temperament: friendly, playful

The papillon is a brilliant, energetic little dog whose unique appearance has made her a royal favorite for centuries. Today, she's happy in just about any family.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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breed group: toy
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners
colors: red, black, white, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: black and tan, tricolor, bicolor
coat length/texture: medium
temperament: gentle, outgoing, friendly, playful

Tiny, noble, and extremely friendly, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel has become one of the most popular breeds in the world due to his ability to fit into almost any living situation.

Italian Greyhound

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breed group: toy
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, hot weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners
colors: black, gray, red, blue, fawn, brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow
patterns: bicolor
coat length/texture: short
temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful

Athletic. Regal. Suuuuuper tiny. Welcome to the wonderful world of the Italian greyhound.

Pass the Tissues: Video of This Dog Being Reunited With Her Family After 3 Years Is Just Too Much

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As long as you've microchipped your pets, there's always hope they can find their way home.

Poodle (Toy)

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breed group: toy
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners
colors: black, gray, red, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: bicolor
coat length/texture: medium, curly
temperament: friendly, outgoing

Intelligent, fun-loving, and adorable, toy poodles are some of the best family dogs in the world.

Rat Terrier

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breed group: terrier
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
colors: black, blue, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: tricolor, bicolor
coat length/texture: short
temperament: friendly, playful