Alyssa Mercante
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How Lady the abandoned rescue pitbull became TikTok famous
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Feature Lady the rescue pitbull was left at a New York City Animal Care Center obese and with arthritis, but her foster mom was dedicated to her journey

Why does my cat follow me everywhere? Including the bathroom?
By Alyssa Mercante published
Advice If you've wondered "why does my cat follow me everywhere", we have some answers

10 medium dog breeds that are just the right size
By Alyssa Mercante published
Advice These medium dog breeds are not too big nor too small, but just right

10 Greyhound facts that might surprise you
By Alyssa Mercante published
Advice We've gathered greyhound facts so you can learn about this ancient and majestic dog breed

10 Akita dog facts that may surprise you
By Alyssa Mercante published
Advice They may be intimidating, but here are some Akita dog facts that show off how great this breed is

How to find a lost cat
By Alyssa Mercante published
Advice Here's how to find a lost cat, from social media posts to searching your property

What to do if you find a lost dog
By Alyssa Mercante published
Advice Here's what to do if you find a lost dog, from how to capture it to reuniting it with its owners

Muddy Paws Rescue pairs shelter dogs with NYC-based fosters
By Alyssa Mercante published
News It's Dog Rescue week, and to celebrate we're highlighting rescues like New York City-based Muddy Paws Rescue

Rescue Dog Week: How to adopt a dog
By Alyssa Mercante published
Advice Celebrate Rescue Dog Week with a guide on how to adopt a dog in the US

Boost your serotonin levels with these adorable pet videos on TikTok
By Alyssa Mercante published
News Keep your serotonin high and banish bad moods with some cute animal videos set to a Bee Gees remix

This chihuahua's Halloween costume is both cute and spooky
By Alyssa Mercante published
News Chucky the Chihuahua may win this year's Halloween costume contest

Modkat Flip Litter Box review
By Alyssa Mercante published
Review The Modkat Flip Litter Box is chic, reasonably priced, and cuts down on litter mess

Watch this cat communicate with his owner through a soundboard
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
News Steve the cat has a lot to say, and this soundboard helps him say it

Bodega cats have their own Twitter account and it is glorious
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
News Check out the Twitter account dedicated to the feline friends you find in your local corner store

The most peculiar pet pairings that will have you believing friendship is magic
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Feature From dog and rat brothers to a lion, tiger and bear hanging out, these peculiar pet pairings will make your day

Top 10 Cats on TV
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Feature From Sabrina's Salem to Game of Throne's Sir Pounce, here are the top 10 cats on TV

A sneaky cat got caught stealing his neighbors' laundry in Louisiana
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
News "My cat is stealing your laundry," wrote Heather Bardi to her neighbors on Facebook

Has your cat or dog watched Pet TV? It’s a household hit for pets during the pandemic
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
News Pet TV channels provide owners with a novel way to keep their furry friends occupied during lockdown

Boris, Big Mac and Zoom - check out this list of crazy, lockdown-inspired dog names
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
News Dog owners are giving their dogs quirkier names than ever due to lockdown restrictions

Staffys are not more aggressive than other breeds, Royal Veterinary College finds
By Alyssa Mercante published
News Staffy owners across the globe already knew that

Dog doctors: The clever canines that can help detect disease
By Alyssa Mercante published
Feature Man's best friend doesn't just make a great pet, they make great dog doctors, too

Meet Nathan and Winnie, the beach cats from Australia who love to swim
By Alyssa Mercante published
News You read that right: the two adopted cats love swimming and other adventures

Follow this Chiweenie's amazing weight loss transformation on Insta
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
News Faith the Chiweenie was morbidly obese until she was brought in by her foster mom
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