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  Pet ownership has increased significantly in the U.S. over the past 30 years, with data from the American Veterinary Medical Association showing a 45% rise. The combined population of domestic cats and dogs now tops 163 million. Many pet owners invest deeply in their animals—not just financially, but emotionally. The evidence is in the

  Every August 26, the internet does its thing. Coffee chains hand out Pup Cups. Pet stores run promotions. Your feed fills up with golden retrievers wearing party hats. National Dog Day has become one of those holidays that’s easy to celebrate without knowing anything about it. Before it was a hashtag, National Dog Day

  Americans’ bond to their pets is reshaping how they spend their money, organize their lives, make daily decisions and care for their own well-being, according to new research from PerkyPet AI. The findings also point to growing opportunities to better support pet parents between veterinary visits. A July 2026 survey of 1,250 U.S. pet

  Creating a dog-friendly backyard doesn’t mean sacrificing a beautiful landscape. With the right design choices, you can protect your lawn and plants while giving your dog a safe, engaging space to run, sniff, dig, and relax. That approach now has a name: Barkitecture, the growing trend of designing outdoor spaces around how dogs naturally

  If you’ve ever met a golden retriever, odds are you were won over fast. They have a way of greeting the world, and everyone in it, like a long-lost friend, and that easy warmth is a big part of why they remain one of the country’s most popular dogs. Still, choosing one deserves more

  A beagle leads with their nose. That one fact explains almost everything you will love about the breed, and the handful of things that will test your patience. The same scent drive that makes them charming, curious, and endlessly entertaining is the reason they will unzip a backpack to find a granola bar, and

Pink Papyrus reports the rise of “dog-walking wardrobes” as owners shift from utility to style, driving a $9.97B pet accessory market.