After an oil spill threatened a colony of Australian Little penguins in 2013, Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation asked the residents of local nursing homes to knit sweaters for the slicked up birds.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we can’t wait to dress our pets up in pink and red sweaters.  Is there anything more adorable than a pug wearing a jacket that says “I WOOF YOU?”  Of course there isn’t. 

Tired of waiting for that cute guy/girl to ask you out? Did you recently go through a break-up? Who needs ‘em anyway!? Especially when there’s someone else who really gets you: your pet! Here are 9 ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day, date night, and any other "romantic" time with a snuggle buddy who will never betray you.

It all began a long time ago in the far off land of Beverly Hills, when a certain heiress officially made tiny dogs into accessories.

Meet Libby, a 2-year-old girl from Pennsylvania and her pet piglet, Pearl.

Even though they don’t know their “ABC’s,” devoted therapy dogs are teaching children how to read.  Programs like “Paws for Learning” are bringing pups into schools and libraries. 

In this Instagram age, pets are under more and more pressure to stay fit and trim.  How’s that picture of your cat in a pirate costume supposed to go viral if he can’t even fit into his costume? 

Who gets you like your pet? Nobody, that’s who. The two of you share a cosmic bond that goes deeper than just friendship: you’re soul mates. And sometimes that relationship can’t even be described in words. Sometimes…you need a pop song. Here are 9 romantic songs that secretly describe your relationship with your pet.

Sometimes cute YouTube videos just aren’t long enough.  You need a movie, or at least a show, with an animal in it—and you need it now!  Good thing we just wrote this list for you. 

We’ve scoured Netflix to find you the top movies and shows with the animal co-stars.  Why waste an hour clicking through your queue when you could already be watching the best animal actors in the biz?

With winter storm Juno hovering over the Northeast, people are getting prepared for a snow day. While some are dreading hours of shoveling, others are looking forward to a day of Netflix marathons and blankets. But have you thought about how your pets are going to react to this blizzard blitz?

Is your pet lacking an online presence?  Ever wish your friends could directly tag your pooch in the photos they took at his birthday party?  Want your cat to cyber-bully your ex-boyfriend?

It’s time to create a Facebook account for your pet.  We’ve come up with a list of tips for signing your furry (or scaly) BFF up for the biggest time-waster of them all.

Are you a pro with the needle and thread?  Were you the star student in Home Ec?  Make your own clothes?  Good!  There are animals in Australia who need your help!

There’s nothing better than seeing how adoption has positively impacted a pet. 

Some Reddit users have been posting Before & After photos of their rescued pets in the /aww sub-group.  Here’s our list of the 11 most “aww”-inspiring transformations. 

Thinking of getting a new pet, but tired of that whole dog and cat thing? Look to Hollywood's most glamorous stars for inspiration! Here's a list of the most unusual and wonderful celebrity-animal pairings.

A good character can stick with you forever, even if they're "just" an animal.
We've compiled a list of our favorite literary creatures that keep us re-reading their stories again and again.

Navigating Tinder can be an overwhelming experience. There’s so much swiping! That’s why it’s always a welcome sight when an adorable animal pops up on our screen. Here are the 11 animals you’re most likely to meet on our favorite guilty pleasure, Tinder.

Who needs to pay a moody teen to watch your kids? These responsible dogs are more than up to the task. Some of them even help teach your kids new tricks! And as an added bonus, they only ask for dog bones and belly rubs.

Whenever Eclipse’s owner takes too long with his morning cigarette, the Black Lab/Bull Mastiff mix will hop on the bus and get off a few stops later… at the dog park.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock's legendary horror film The Birds, its producers tracked down one of the film's stars to record some DVD commentary. For some reason, though, it ended up on the cutting room floor.

But lucky for you, we were able to locate the transcript. Here, for the first time, is the DVD commentary of The Birds by actor Corvus Brachyrhynchos, an American crow.

Not all A-listers are worth freaking out over, but there are some who actually deserve the hype.  When they’re not dazzling the world with their beauty and talent, these celebs are campaigning for animal rights.  Here’s our list of our favorite celebrity animal activists.