While we all wish we could actually chat with our pets, some inventive YouTubers have made it happen. Or at least they’ve made it seem like it’s happening. Here are our favorite “Talking Pet” videos:

Samantha Martin brought her love of cats to new heights – literally – when she stopped being a full-time animal trainer and started being a cat ringleader. The Amazing Acro-Cats tour across the country along with The Rock Cats, an all-feline band, wowing audiences and proving that "purr-forming purr-sonalities" are the a winning circus combination!

Was it intentional or just plain old FABULOUS dumb luck that these 9 cartoon animals have celeb doppelgängers? You be the judge...

Everybody loves puppies, but they eventually get older and much, much bigger. If you don't have a large space to accommodate their growth, things can get tricky. Here are 11 breeds of dogs that are perfect for small spaces, but still big on love!

Who says all pets hate getting a bath? Here are 9 adorable animals who take bath time to a whole new level.

Some people are ready, willing, and able to spend the big bucks for their beloved furry friends. Enter the creation of elite pet hotels.

Windows rolled down, the smell of warm air; wind wiping through your fur ... these pets are ready to hit the open road for an awesome summer vacation!

When you go away to college, sure you'll miss your friends and family but of course you'll miss your pet the most. It's a bittersweet moment, knowing that you'll be embarking on four years worth of adventures without your best friend.

We've all had those mornings where no amount of product or brushing can fix the limp mop on the top of your head. If it makes you feel any better, your pets can have bad hair days, too!

Here are 11 animals suffering through the worst bad fur days:

According to the ASPCA, there are approximately 7.6 million pets that are admitted into animal shelters each year. With only an estimated 13,600 independent community animal shelters nationwide, there are just too many animals and not enough help. Shelters rely heavily on volunteers to help keep operations running smoothly. By volunteering at an animal shelter, you're not only helping animals in need, but you can help yourself, too.

As March Madness has shown us, college sports are dominated by animal mascots. Only a few colleges, though, have actual REAL LIVE ANIMALS to drum up school spirit.

Check out these 7 adorable mascots that are excellent at cheering for their favorite teams:

Everyone needs a little pick me up now and again, and when a cuddly creature delivers that little push, it feels that much better. Here are our 9 favorite animal affirmations that'll make you feel all warm 'n fuzzy:

We can give our canines boring and predictable names like Spot and Buddy. Or sometimes we take inspiration from pop culture and name them after TV characters and pop stars. Some people get really creative and name their furry friends things like Theophilis Thistle and Peanut Wigglebutt. But who's to say our pets don't have names for us, too?

Here are the 5 names our dogs would call us, if they could:

Going off to college is hard, especially when you're forced to leave behind those you love the most. We're referring to your pets, obviously. But why wait until Thanksgiving to see those big, soulful eyes again? Just hide your dog or cat in your dorm! Here are some how-to tips:

When she was just a baby, 5-year-old Alida Knobloch was diagnosed with an extremely rare lung disease. Luckily, Alida has Mr. Gibbs to help her!

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!

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:

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!