Now that the snow is finally melting, dogs all over the country are running to the nearest mud puddle for a long-awaited chance to splash, frolic, and roll in that liquid dirt.

Here are 13 dogs that just had the time of their lives rolling around in the mud:

Eating dog food might sound like a punishment, but for a select few, it's a way of life. In light of recent pet food recalls, health conscious pet food companies have taken to hiring professional taste testers to ensure a quality standard.

Good news, musically inclined cat freaks! Scientists have developed the purrfect music for cats. Cats have good hearing—even better than dogs—and that means that cats want to listen to high-frequency tunes that are incredibly annoying to human ears.

While cats and dogs may be the favorite family pets in Western cultures, other animals reign supreme in the rest of the world. Just because they're scaly or unusual doesn't mean they're any less loved!

Here are 7 popular pets around the world:

Tired of not being able to take your dog out to eat because the Board of Health claims it's unsanitary? Before you look into buying a knock-off "Service Dog" vest for your favorite dining companion, check out these dog-friendly restaurants:

For the Irish, St. Patrick's Day is a chance to celebrate the heritage of a wonderful country. For everyone else, it's really the only time it's acceptable to vomit in the middle of the street!

These pets can't wait for the greatest day of the year!

For a playful animal, there's nothing worse than not being able to run, jump, and frolic. These pictures prove that with the right equipment, impaired pets can move around with the best of them!

2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved PBS series Wishbone. Children of the 90s have fond memories of the program, which featured a talking pup that liked to imagine himself into the best scenes from classic literature.

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Wishbone isn't the only pooch to enchant television audiences over the years. Here's a list of nine other pups who've made an impression on TV lovers and pet lovers alike.

Lush is a British cosmetics company that makes natural vegan products like glitter infused bath bombs and sweet smelling shampoo. The company is firmly against animal testing, so they've rightly been beloved by animal rights activists for the last twenty years.

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Are those clouds in the sky? Thunder in the distance? You've been snowed in all winter and now that it's getting warmer... it's raining?! Don't let a wet day discourage you from going outside with your pet. They're feeling trapped, too!

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Even if your pet isn't the type that likes to get his fur wet, there are plenty of rainy day ensembles that will keep him high and dry.

Here are 11 pets wearing their rainy day best:

Everyone knows the classic film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, about three adventurous pets that travel through the wilderness to find their way home. It seems almost too good to be true for a pet owner, but it’s happened more times than you’d think! 

You're only interested in the finer things in life. You're the kind of person that wears designer brands and never uses the same handbag twice. If you wouldn't be caught dead inside a Wal-Mart, what are the chances your pet has some those refined tastes too?

We've found 11 luxury items for you to lavish on your most important treasure—your pet!

6 Hookup Apps for Hounds... and You!

Have you been using your phone to find true love? If it isn't working, you may be using the wrong app.

Everybody knows that the truest love of all is between a person and their pet! With smart phones, a canine connection is now only a swipe away.

Here are 6 apps that'll help you and your dog go mobile.

Once you start spending a lot of time with cats, you'll notice that they have a lot of human qualities. They like their alone time, but they also love cuddling and playing. With proper training, they can even use the toilet!

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But some cats have taken the whole human routine a bit further by standing upright. They can even walk around! Pretty soon, they'll be learning to talk, and then taking over our government!

Here are 11 cats that are standing on their own two feet:

If you were the kind of kid that got up at the crack of dawn on Saturdays to watch cartoons, you probably remember that anthropomorphic animals ruled the early morning airwaves.

These wisecracking creatures don't have to just be a childhood memory—tons of animated animals have real world counterparts!

Here are 11 cartoon critters and the animals that inspired them:

When it comes to flaunting your pet love, there’s no such thing as “too much.” We’ve already shown you the greatest in Doggy Style and Cat LadyFashion, but now it’s time to take that pet obsession to the manicurist. 

Opening in a secret location at the end of March, Annie the Owl is London’s first “owl café,” a place where patrons can enjoy a smoothie while hanging out with six live owls. 

City people LOVE their dogs, but some pups aren’t meant to live in a concrete jungle. They’d rather be chasing squirrels in a big back yard than be cooped up in a little apartment. Luckily for urban dog lovers, some breeds actually thrive in small apartments and cities. 

Here are 11 breeds that prefer the town to the country: 

We’ve been patiently awaiting George R.R. Martin’s next installment of his fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, but that’s not the only worthy pursuit that’s been taking up his time. Martin made headlines last year when he ran a contest promising to award the three top donors to his charities their own custom death in his book series.

Bob Barker and Adam Sandler recently reunited for A Night of Too Many Stars, an autism benefit airing on Comedy Central this Sunday, March 8^th.