Benjamin Torode/Moment/Getty Images I have never not owned a cat. Before I was born, my family had cats (miss you, Twinkle) and at 3, I was allowed to name our new cat — I called her Puddin’. I would never say I’m a "cat person," but I knew when I had kids that I wanted...
Lourdes Balduque/Moment/Getty Images I’ve waxed poetic before about my dog’s nose hair-incinerating farts, which she typically produces the most of while she’s dozing on the couch. Her end of the sofa — which has a washable cover over her cushion and a puppy pad underneath — is also her favorite place to lick her butthole...
Westend61/Westend61/Getty Images The question comes for us all at some point: “Mom, can we get a pet?!” Whether your kid is asking for a fish, a dog, a cat, or a bunny, once they’ve asked you for the hundredth time, it’s natural to start considering it. So, what’s the best age for a first pet?...
Andrei Bulatov/Getty Images You did it — you’ve just adopted a dog. Congratulations! Now comes the all-important task (besides doggy potty training): selecting the right name. When it comes to choosing a dog name, you want it to be special and fun, just like your precious pooch. While some others might like Bella or Buddy,...