Family pets

The debate: Is getting a dog a good idea when you have little kids?

The debate: Is getting a dog a good idea when you have little kids?

This husband and wife disagree on whether it’s a terrific—or terrible—idea to add a dog to their growing family this winter.

Emily Senger

17 adorable DIY pet costumes for Halloween

17 adorable DIY pet costumes for Halloween

Conquer the neighbourhood with your pet in tow dressed in one of these oh-so-cute Halloween costumes.

Amy Valm

The Secret Life of Pets is out today!

The Secret Life of Pets is out today!

"Ever wonder what the pets you love do when you leave?"

Jessica Spera

4 things to consider before getting a family pet

4 things to consider before getting a family pet

Thinking about adding a furry, feathery or scaly pet to the family? Read these tips on getting a family pet.

Colleen Seto

Beat the Monday blahs with baby and animal BFFs

Beat the Monday blahs with baby and animal BFFs

Don't let Monday drag you down—these GIFs of babies and their animal friends are here to help!

Suzanne Gardner

Cutest bedtime routine ever—watch a dog put a little boy to bed

Cutest bedtime routine ever—watch a dog put a little boy to bed

This doggy bedtime routine is insanely adorable.

Davina Sinnatamby

Too cute: Baby and bulldog puppy born on same day are inseparable!

Too cute: Baby and bulldog puppy born on same day are inseparable!

A baby and a bulldog who are best friends? It doesn’t get much cuter than this.

Emily Rivas

5 best small dogs for kids

5 best small dogs for kids

Thinking of adding a pet to your family? Here are the best small dogs for kids.

Today's Parent

5 best big dogs for kids

5 best big dogs for kids

Today's Parent

From bump to baby in just 90 seconds!

From bump to baby in just 90 seconds!

Watch this mom-to-be go from a barely-there bump to an adorable baby in just 90 seconds.

Alyssa Ashton

Pets are gross: Science confirms it!

Pets are gross: Science confirms it!

While there are benefits to having a family pet, a recent study reveals the infectious diseases that can be transmitted via saliva, bites and scratches.

Emma Waverman

Libby + Pearl = the cutest little thing you ever did see

Libby + Pearl = the cutest little thing you ever did see

Your daily dose of cuteness: Toddler Libby and her mini pig Pearl are the cutest thing you ever did see on Instagram.

Emily Piccinin

Holiday gift guide 2014: 10 gifts for pets

Holiday gift guide 2014: 10 gifts for pets

A wild roundup of treats for your family's furriest members.

Erin Finlayson

Five lessons from our cat

Five lessons from our cat

Tracy Chappell’s new family pet has had an unexpected impact.

Tracy Chappell

Introducing our new family pet

Introducing our new family pet

Tracy Chappell was sure that she only wanted two kids. But now they’ve adopted a furry new member of the family.

Tracy Chappell

Holiday gifts for pets: Our top picks

Holiday gifts for pets: Our top picks

Let Fifi and Fido join in the holiday fun this season with our favourite gifts for pets.

Today's Parent

Family pet: Preparing the kids

Family pet: Preparing the kids

Tracy Chappell's adventures in bunny-sitting may have prepared her family for a furry addition.

Tracy Chappell

Talking to kids about death

Talking to kids about death

After a friend's pet passes away, Sonia Mendes considers how she'd tackle the issue of death with her own kids.

Sonia Mendes

When your kid wants an unusual pet

When your kid wants an unusual pet

Susan Goldberg debates whether or not she should let her son keep his new little pets.

Susan Goldberg

How do I prepare my dog for the new baby?

How do I prepare my dog for the new baby?

Today's Parent contributor Karen Robock is wondering how her four-legged baby is going to react to the new little human.

Karen Robock