They say that you can’t take it with you, so some pet lover’s are leaving it all…to their pets! And by some, we mean a lot. There are over a million wills in the U.S. alone that mention animal beneficiaries. 

So if you ever need a loan, consider giving out belly rubs to the 9 richest animals in the world. 

Miss P, a 4-year-old Beagle, was named “Best in Show” at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. 

Final exams: the dread of every college student across America. As the final weeks of class wind down, stress inevitably builds at the thought of how much you’ll have to study so you can pass that biochemistry exam you need to fulfill a GenEd.

Luckily, schools across the country are finding a new way to help students de-stress and relax during finals week: Puppy Petting Stations!

You made that New Year’s resolution not that long ago and you’ve only been to the gym once. But your dog has become a regular at doga (dog yoga) and he’s starting to look good.  

And he’s not the only pooch who’s been hitting the gym.  We found 11 dogs that are in way better shape than you, puny human. 

Are you a “cat person” but not a cat owner? Hey, we get it! Ownership entails responsibility, and not everybody has time to care for a pet. Or maybe you’ve been waiting for the right time (or the right furball)? Whatever your situation, there’s a feline phenomenon you need to know about: cat cafés.

So you’re not exactly a dog person. Or a cat person. Or a fish, turtle, rabbit, hamster, snake, bird, or even tarantula person! But that still doesn’t mean you can’t ever find your animal soul mate. If you’re looking to adopt an unconventional pet, why not consider one of the creatures populating the incredible world of Dr. Seuss?!

When you think of The Queen of England and her over 60-year reign, you undoubtedly think of her obsession with corgis, don’t you?

Mini horses are gaining popularity as guide animals for visually impaired individuals. These hooved companions are able to provide as much service as dog and then some. According to the Guide Horse Foundation, there are several significant benefits to choosing a horse as a service animal. Don’t believe us? Read on…

They say that people tend to resemble their pets. How many times have you seen a woman with a perm that looks just like her poodle? Or a droopy-faced guy walking his bulldog? Doggie Doubles are everywhere.

Are you engaging in some workday procrastination, looking at cute animals when you should be making spreadsheets? 

Maybe these 11 hardworking business pets will get you back on task and inspire you to be your most productive self. 

When Japanese cat-lover Kaori Tsutaya published Crafting with Cat Hair in 2009, the Internet was suddenly flush with crafters trying to make some money off their shedding animals. 

It’s the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, so that means it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Sheep! 

Is winter OVER yet?  We feel as if our scarves are strangling us, dragging us further down into a snow covered depression. You know who else is yearning for summer?  These animals, who are remembering warmer, sunnier days. 

 Here are 11 pets who can’t wait for the best season of the year.

Did you know that a dog actually won the Best Actor Oscar at the very first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929? 

Rin Tin Tin, Hollywood’s favorite German Shepherd, actually received the most votes for the big prize. But members of the Academy wanted people to think that their award was serious and prestigious, so they skipped over the dog in favor of silent actor Emil Jannings.

It’s a well-known fact that cats often like to test their luck with humans…

Your pet is your best friend. He’s been there through your ups and downs; he’s even licked away your tears. Just because you’ve found a human soul mate doesn’t mean you can’t include your pet in the happiest day of your life. 

Here are a few ways you can incorporate your loyal companions into your wedding ceremony. 

Lots of pets enjoy playing Hide and Go Seek with their owners. Some critters never get tired of looking for their favorite toy or finding their disappearing human. There are some pets, however, that really excel at the whole “hiding” aspect of the game. 

From drug sniffing dogs to those skiing squirrels, animals have always been surprisingly good at finding employment. But you’d be surprised to see how some pets are picking up paychecks. 

American presidents have been keeping pets ever since George Washington first took the oath of office in 1789. In fact, only three presidents have abstained from animal companionship while in office! But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been variation among the species who have called the White House home. Here’s our list of America’s most interesting presidential pets:

Politicians get mistaken for animals all the time: vultures, snakes, wolves in sheep’s clothing. But what about the animals that get mistaken for politicians? 

In honor of Presidents Day, here’s a list of some of animal doppelgangers to our favorite (and not so favorite) US presidents.