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British Shorthair cat breed profile

British Shorthair cats are great pets for people that have a chill lifestyle. They’re low-energy and appreciate some alone time.

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Breed profile: Norwegian Forest cat

This cat breed is independent but appreciates the occasional cuddle, too.

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Here’s everything you need to know about Siberian cats

Siberian cats are playful, friendly and love a bit of adventure. Learn more about cat insurance from Fetch and see if it's right for you.

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7 kid-friendly dog breeds for families

A pro in dog personalities shares what traits to look for when considering the addition of a kid-friendly pup to the family.

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5 apartment-friendly dog breeds

Smaller, easy-to-train dogs tend to do best in city apartments.

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A wheelchair helps Reuben the Chihuahua mix walk again

This little gentleman doesn't let his disability stop him from exploring his new home of New York City.

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George the schnoodle proves that age is just a number

At 12 years old, this playful pup survived heart failure and more — but, you’d never know by his upbeat attitude.

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Sydney the Pit Bull mix loves toys so much he eats them

And that’s not the only reason this adventurous pup has ended up at the vet

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Greyson, the Pit Bull who runs a doggy daycare

This friendly pup is the heart of her parent's business — but sometimes, she can get too excited about her daily responsibilities.

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A St. Bernard mix named Dante adjusts to life in a wheelchair

This pup’s family was very hands-on in his recovery process — they’re the reason he is a success story.

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A long hospital stay has nothing on Diego, the sassy cat

This playful cat’s feisty, confident spirit never dwindled through multiple emergency surgeries — even when moments were grim.

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Waldorf the pitbull overcomes back-to-back surgeries

During an active day at doggy daycare, this goofy pup ended up with two knee injuries — but the unexpected vet bills didn’t stop there.

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Most popular dog names of 2021

Out of all of the dogs that were signed up for Fetch pet insurance in 2021, these were the names we saw the most.

A volunteer walks a brown and black dog on a beach in The Dig’s article about Brandywine Valley SPCA

Brandywine Valley SPCA

An animal shelter that puts an emphasis on community by teaching the next generation of pet parents how to properly care for animals.

A staff member wearing a blue shirt pets an orange cat in The Dig’s article about Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

This animal center believes responsible pet parents should be prepared for emergencies.

A brown and white dog stands in grass with a staff member in The Dig’s article about the Jacksonville Humane Society

Jacksonville Humane Society

The Jacksonville Humane Society proves that they’ll do anything for animals — even lead a coalition to make Jacksonville the nation’s largest no-kill city.

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Humane Society of Tampa Bay

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay mixes community events and on-site services to benefit rescue cats, dogs, bunnies and even guinea pigs.

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North Shore Animal League America

North Shore Animal League America acts as a lighthouse to the rescue community, providing and inspiring best practices as the world’s largest no-kill shelter since 1944.

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Jacksonville Humane Society’s Tides and Tails event

Name a better combination than pets and beachside cocktails, we’ll wait

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Jacksonville Humane Society’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest

Upload pictures of your pet or vote on your favorite pets (it’ll be hard to choose) to donate to the shelter.

A child wearing a red shirt stands with a beagle in The Dig’s article about Charleston Animal Society

Charleston Animal Society

An animal welfare organization with plans to make all of South Carolina no-kill

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Spend an enchanted night at the Tuxes & Tails gala

October 23, 2021, marks Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s 10th annual Tuxes & Tails black-tie gala.

A staff member holds a brown dog in The Dig’s article about Ontario SPCA’s transport program

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society goes the distance for pets

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has been diligently working with transport partners in the US to transfer animals from crowded shelters to animal centers in Ontario.

A child holding a book in front of a kitten in The Dig’s article about Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s Paws for Literacy

Humane Society of Tampa Bay's Paws for Literacy

Humane Society of Tampa Bay welcomes kids to read to shelter pets at their Paws for Literacy program.

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