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Category: Pets

Pawly dog

A Cool Robot to Play with Your Pet? Yes, Please

Meet Pawly—an amazing robot that'll play with your pet while you're out of the house….

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Puka sailing the world

Fearless and Fashionable—Puka is Your Homie

Meet Puka, the boxer with a cleft lip and courageous style. Puka inspires dog lovers…

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Hamlet the pig

Meet Hamlet, the Pig Who Thinks She’s a Dog

Meet Hamlet the Pig—an unexpected pet with all the energy and personality of a canine…

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Peter Dinklage Animal Rights

5 Awesome Celebrities Who Speak Out for Animal Rights

From Peter Dinklage to Ricky Gervais, read on to discover which celebrities advocate for animal…

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Rover.com Exposes: New ‘Pet Healthonomics’

As pet healthcare costs rise, pet parents are making risky choices with their pet healthcare….

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Pet Friendly Destinations

Here are a handful of our favorite pet-friendly vacation destinations. Choose one that tickles your…

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4 Easy Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Paw Print

For Earth Day, the Rover.com team has pulled together some tips on easy things one…

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An English hound wearing a loose head collar

Do Gentle Leaders Work? What To Know About Haltis and Other Head Collars

Many dog parents wonder about head collars—are they safe, and do they really work? We…

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