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Taylor Swift's Cats Are the Most Googled Celebrity Pets of 2020

The singer's latest album made waves, but so have her cats, apparently.

Lusia the Manatee Released Into Wild After Recovering From Injuries

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens released Lusia, a female manatee named after the county in which she was rescued, into the waters of Daytona Beach.

Compared to All Other Dog Breeds, Labradors Gained the Most Weight In COVID-19 Lockdown

On average, Labrador retrievers in England gained 4.1 pounds during the first coronavirus lockdown.

National Zoo Asks Public to Help Name Giant Panda Cub

There are four different options for the furry little guy...

Purina Manufactures Insect-Based Pet Food for the Sake of Sustainability

According to the company, the insect protein comes from black soldier fly larvae.

Dogs Are Returning to the White House

President-elect Joe Biden's two rescue dogs, Champ and Major, will be moving into the White House this January.

"Clean Up Purse" Designed for Pet Owners Who Want to Walk Their Dogs in Style

The "Clean Up Purse" makes it easy to clean up your dog's poop in style.

Chewy Launches Virtual Vet Visits In Response to Pandemic Pet Boom

Chewy will be launching a telehealth service that connects pet owners with a licensed veterinarian.

Average American Child Asks for Pet 1,584 Times Before They Turn 18

According to new research, parents must be really good at saying, "No."

Man's Terrible Pet Portraits Have Raised Thousands For Charity

A British man's unconventional pet drawings have managed to raise thousands for charity.

Green Puppy Born in Italy Has Been Named 'Pistachio'

The owner said that green was a color of hope and luck, which would be useful to everyone this year.

Karamo Brown's Longest Relationship Is With His 16-Year-Old Dog, Logan

"He's been with me through everything," Brown said.

Florida City Selling Swans Due to Overpopulation

Lakeland's first swans were donated by Queen Elizabeth in 1957, but now, the city spends over $10,000 to care for them each year.

Viola Davis Shows Off Pictures of Adorable New Puppy

Viola Davis' new pet is now Instagram official.

A New Research Study Shows Cats Imitate Their Owners

We smell a copycat...

The FDA Recalls More Dog Food For Health Risk to Pets and Humans

The FDA is calling attention to yet another strain of Salmonella found in even more dog foods.

Helsinki Airport Deploys Coronavirus-Sniffing Dogs

The dogs are nearly 100% accurate, according to researchers.

"Pinder" is Tinder for Pets Who Want to Find Love

The dating site, modeled after Tinder, helps owners find furry friends for their own furry friends.

Woman Sheds 97 Pounds After Realizing She Was Too Out of Shape to Walk Her Dog

Victoria Holmes lost weight so she would no longer be out of breath when walking her puppy.

Miranda Lambert Creates Fund to Help Cover Vet Bills During COVID-19

Lambert was inspired after a backup dancer's dog fell dangerously ill toward the beginning of the pandemic.

2-Year-Old and His Sweet New Puppy Both Have Cleft Lips

This precious pup is loving her special new home.