More than 135,000 pets found new homes this past August, according to NBCUniversal Local’s 2026 Clear the Shelters campaign, ...

Some dogs make nap time look peaceful. Piper turns hers into a tiny sound effects show. The 10-week-old German Shorthaired Pointer appears in a reel from @piperthepointer_, shared from Forest Lake, ...

Vote for your favorite finalist for the PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand every day now through Sept. 28 ...

It's that time of year again: PEOPLE magazine is on the search for the World's Cutest Dog. The magazine has partnered with Pedigree for the eighth year in a row. Entries are open most of the month, ...

Big love really does come in small packages, especially when it comes to dogs. Small dogs may be tiny in size, but they’re bursting with personality, charm, and endless affection. From pint-sized pups ...

Believe it or not, but some dogs can surf, and they're pretty good at it. There's even a world championship for dog surfers.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Puppies often capture hearts with their fluffy coats, button noses, and ...

There’s nothing like having a dog, and when well-behaved they can even win over those that would rather not be around them. They can be so cute and cuddly as well as having a delightful personality.

Submissions are open for the PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand from July 1 through July 24 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

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Update: The submission window has ended for your cute dogs and cats. Soon we’ll be posting a poll for readers to have their say on a winner. While we’re doomscrolling, we often stop at the TikToks of ...