Penguins come from the South Pole but you have to think that at least a few of them managed to hitch a ride north to hang out with Santa.

I have made a decision about this Christmas. I hope Mom doesn't mind. This year we won't have thumbprint cookies. We'll have paw print cookies.

Soon, there will be dog foodies and cat foodies - pets enamored with animal foods that do not come directly from an animal at all.

I don't know about getting these lights untangled. It would probably be a whole lot easier if I had thumbs. Damn evolution!

Okay. I've packed my chew toys and am ready to go to Grandma's house!

Scientists now believe they definitively know which animals are smarter, dogs or cats. While most pet owners are convinced they know the answer, be prepared to be vindicated or disappointed.

For those who prefer to deck their Christmas tree with an eclectic assortment of decorations it can be a challenge to find just the right ornament.

This bear is at the wrong end of the planet! I'd better wake him up and tell him that.