Now that it's summer, we all should be enjoying the sun with our whole face.

A recent announcement from the small Sicilian town of Mascalucia has offered a solution to Italy’s notorious stray animal problem: tax breaks for dog adoption.

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!

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. 

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:

Do you still have your favorite childhood stuffed animal?  There’s a serious bond that happens between a child and their Teddy bear… or a puppy and his cuddle buddy.  For some reason, animals are twice as cute when they’re cozying up to a fabric friend. 

We’ve found 13 extra-adorable examples of baby animals snuggling with their stuffed animal besties.

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.

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.

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. 

Furry fashion isn’t just about finding the perfect sweater for your dog. Puppy parents have to look great, too! Luckily, top fashion designers have been letting their latest collections go to the dogs. 

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? 

J.K. Rowling does not approve of fans naming their pets after Harry Potter villains.

When a fan tweeted the famous author a photo of her new puppy, Bellatrix Lestrange, J.K. Rowling responded:  

The Puppy Bowl is finally upon us!  We’ve been waiting all year for another chance to see cute puppies prancing around and playing on a tiny football field.

America is obsessed with superhero movies.  It seems like every other week, a new caped crusader is hitting the box office. But pretty soon, Hollywood is going to run out of superheroes to film. That’s why we’d like to introduce a whole new crew: The Super Pets! 

Here are 11 heroic pets that chase cars by daytime and hang out for belly rubs by night.

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.

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.

Choosing a tattoo can be tricky, but if you're as obsessed with your pet as we are, the decision is practically made for you! After all, what else brings a smile to your face as consistently as your best pal? With these cool tattoos your pet can always be by your side... or on your side... or, never mind.

Sigh. The holidays are over, and it's time to turn our attention to the daily grind once again. But don't despair! Here are ten ridiculously cute baby animals to help put a smile on your face in 2015.