Rusty, an 8-year-old male orange tabby cat owned by Mary Noone of Kingston, took first place with 77 votes in the 2025 Freeman Pet Contest Weirdest Pet category. “He loves being outside and always ...

Robotic pets seem to be making a comeback at CES 2025, and not just because they can be fun sources of entertainment. Compared to last year, I've noticed that there has been a notable increase in the ...

He was a heavyweight champ famous for his wild pets, but he’s far from the only celeb to raise eyebrows, and heart rates, ...

Weird pet habits have you ever watched your cat suddenly sprint across the room for no reason or seen your dog spin in circles before lying down? Pets are full of peculiar habits that often make us ...

DC Comics is well-known for having a wide array of adorable, superpowered animals that have captured the hearts of many readers. From Krypto the Super-Dog to Ace the Bat-Hound, these pets have always ...

The award − in its 17th year − was originally named after a Nationwide-insured dog ate an entire Thanksgiving ham and got stuck in a fridge in the process. The grand prize winner will receive the ...

Linguists are uncovering how pet nicknames tap into deep patterns of phonetic play, emotional signaling, and even the evolutionary roots of human speech. Photograph By Jane Thompson What’s your dog’s ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The deadline for submissions for this year’s Freeman Pet Contest is Sunday, Feb. 9, at 11:59 p.m. The best photos will be published in print on Feb. 16. and online with a brief ...

Japan’s hit virtual pet, Punirunes, will be released in the US this summer and I can almost guarantee most of you have never seen a toy quite like this before. A play on the Japanese mimetic word for ...

"I’m terrified of them, but I hope she finds her new owner to be kind and give her a beautiful life she deserves," one user said.