Dogs

A trip to find a Christmas tree turned into a potential disaster for young Peyton Myrick. The two-year-old's grandfather had taken the boy to find the perfect tree on a 300 acre plot of family land in Clover, South Carolina when they got separated and, suddenly, Peyton was nowhere to be found.

You can love the president or hate him, but you've got to admit this is one cute First Dog. Here's Bo Obama being a very good dog and not knocking over any of the one zillion Christmas trees in the White House as he "inspects" the decorations before it opens to the public and 90,000 people stroll through...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for dogs. Lots of human food, lots of stuffed, sleepy people, and lots of attention. But sometimes you have to work to get your treat, and Sloopy the Chihuahua is no exception. But you have to admit, as attention hunting goes, this is pretty great...

A family in Indianapolis, Indiana faced a moment that all loving parents dread. Fortunately, their dog spared them from the ultimate horror.

Musician Fiona Apple already has a bit of a reputation for being melodramatic, and her recent move to cancel her South American tour because her dog is dying probably won't do much to dispel that. Still, Apple wrote a touching four-page letter explaining her decision that's guaranteed to make you shed a tear.

Humans aren't the only ones who find great enjoyment from slides. Take a look at this doberman tackling the rock slide like a little kid at a pool party. And just like us, even the canine can't settle for going down just once.

In this heartwarming YouTube video, adorable pooches-turned-chemists Paige and Dexter explain the basics of chemistry using their toys. If your child is struggling with basic chemistry concepts in school or you just need a pick me up after a long, stressful day, this video will make you giggle as the pooches demonstrate the ins-and-outs of chemical bonding.

Here is a little something for you, since everybody knows that Tuesday is secretly the worst day of the week. It's pet owners recreating old photos of themselves with their dogs. Because nothing can cheer you up quite like adorable pictures of dogs. Except maybe then and now pictures of dogs. Just try not to let it remind you of your own pet's mortality -- that's what 'Marley & Me' is for. Rea

Now that the election is over, we can go back to being annoyed by the usual stuff on Facebook -- Farmville updates, the unceasing stream of invites to comedian friends' weekly shows, pictures that promise "likes" will somehow generate something for somebody somewhere ... and everybody's pets.

If you see something cuter than this today, good for you, you obviously are some kind of wizard. If you're sad and dried up like the rest of us, here's a ridiculously adorable baby tiger jumping on a couch. With a chihuahua. And nobody gets eaten...

We're huge fans of campaigning season, because America always comes together to create political memes, poke fun at candidates and make boring debates a little more interesting. It's country bonding at its finest! We're a little bummed though, because that season has finally come to an end.

Attention, animal lovers, it's almost the spookiest night of the year! The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you both safe and happy! No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy ... Read More ...