Losing a pet is hard enough, but losing one when it might have been avoided is even harder. That's what a Texas couple found out when their young dog died from a bag of chips.

If you're a dog owner who likes to take the family pet along for the ride, then you need to check out BringFido, an invaluable tool for people with pets.

Hysterical animal bios parody humans for serious laughs in a piece assembled by theChive that has readers in stitches, it's a must-see.

Say what?! A potbellied pig in Canada rescued from an unbearable life and transferred to a shelter was adopted by a couple who turned around and ate it weeks later.

File this one under Strange Creatures, because the wholly unusual pink fairy armadillo looks like something straight off the island of Doctor Moreau or the world of Mad Max.

For the most part, angora ferrets aren't any different than short-haired ferrets, other than they're even cuter and more cuddly, if that's possible. But there are one or two things that stand them apart.

Ancient peoples believed that a mythological hound with three heads known as Kerberos guarded the Gate to Hell, causing death to all who entered, but CO2 was likely the culprit.

Delivery drivers face countless dogs each and every day on their daily routes. United Parcel Service (UPS) created their own Facebook page called UPS Dogs to pay special tribute to them.

Like letter carriers, delivery drivers come into contact with a lot of animals that are best bribed with treats. For one UPS driver, it was the direct path to the heart of a sassy swine named Miss Porkchop.

A deep-sea voyage off Australia's coast dredged up more than 100 different species of fish — several never before seen — from the ocean floor at depths of up to nearly 3 miles.

Research conducted on Australia's echidnas may end up helping pangolins, one of the most sought-after and trafficked animals on the planet, giving hope to conservationists.

According to new information, scientists now believe ancient humans had a stronger bond than originally thought with their canine companions, even caring for them while sick and elevating them to burial status.

Each year a variety of cool aquariums come out designed for small spaces. Now, you can listen to your favorite beats combined with a synchronized pulsating light display via the Aqueon Aquatics JukeBox 5.

One sky-high zoo in Colorado offers visitors bird's-eye views of interactive exhibits, artistic animals armed with paint brushes and over 30 endangered species to learn about all in one place.

After a video surfaced on social media showing a corgi taking an evening ride on a pony, a lot of people — including the pony's owners — wanted to know "how'd he do that?"

They say music soothes the savage beast, but one North Carolina animal control officer found out it calms ordinary dogs, too.

Much like a bridal registry where friends and family can choose from a select set of items the new bride and groom have earmarked, It's a Dog! is for new pets.

While the number of animals confined for testing has significantly dropped in recent years, there are still many waiting for release. Find out what one artistic chimp's been doing since being freed.

Have a cat who loves to gaze out at the world around them but no window sill or ledge for them to sit on? No worries with a new window-mounted hanging shelf unit.

Today's doghouses just barely resemble the doghouses your dad built back in the day. In fact, with the various styles and sizes available, you'd be hard pressed to say they're not fit for a canine king or queen.

What are American's searching for more than any other country with its own automotive industry? Pet-friendly accessories to make their pet's drive safer and more comfortable, that's what.

How much do you know about owls? Here's five interesting facts about these majestic creatures that will make you appear as wise as they're often portrayed.

A baby kangaroo left orphaned after his mother was hit by a car is finally emerging from his improvised pouch and learning to hop, and it's pretty darn cute.

Want to write some of your pet-related costs off on your taxes this year? Well, you actually can. Find out which six items you can include on your return right here.

Thanks to people like Dian Fossey, a primatologist who devoted much of her life to studying and saving gorillas in the wild, Africa's mountain gorillas are receiving the veterinary care they need.