dogs
I've owned my rescued pit bull Samsung (Sam, if you're nasty!) for less than a week, but, man, oh, man, is there a lot to learn. Help?
Mandy in

Dec 6, 2012 at 3:00pm | 367 comments

dogs
When I decided to get a pup for my new pet-friendly apartment, little did I know I would be racing against the clock to save a sick doggie's life.
Mandy in

Dec 3, 2012 at 1:00pm | 310 comments

dogs
I do not want a breed that sheds a lot. I do not want a breed that has inherent problems like fragile legs (leaving out my favorite breed, the Italian greyhound) or breathing problems (goodbye, pugs.)
Sara Benincasa in

Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30pm | 286 comments

cats
FATTY MCBUTTERPANTS, you guys.
Lesley in

Apr 16, 2012 at 12:00pm | 274 comments

dogs
There's some real good trash over there. You should probably let me eat it.
Sam in

Apr 1, 2013 at 9:00am | 163 comments

dogs
Miles can't get enough of lounging in the loo.
Helena in

Aug 17, 2012 at 10:30am | 148 comments

date deal-breakers
If you have the gene that makes you love dogs, I want you to put it in me. Otherwise, we're gonna have trouble.
dogs
I am cursed now with a cockblock dog whom I love dearly and would never take out of my life, which, needless to say, makes dating guys difficult.
magical places of healing
Are you considering living at home with your parents and their dogs to sort through childhood issues? I highly recommend it.
dogs
I took my rescue pitbull back to the shelter where I saved him from so they could do the required neutering now that he is healthy enough -- and I think I suffered more separation anxiety than he did.
Mandy in

Dec 19, 2012 at 2:00pm | 102 comments

pets
I'm going to get all Crazy Cat Lady on your ass for a moment so just be cool.
Louise Hung in

Dec 12, 2012 at 4:00pm | 93 comments

pet beds
I never considered myself one of "those" dog owners, but, let's face it, I so am.
Helena in

Mar 6, 2013 at 4:00pm | 82 comments

dogs
Behold, it's a 60-lb pitbull wandering around the offices of xoJane, inspiring beautiful Madeline to talk like a damned baby.
Mandy in

Feb 13, 2013 at 10:30am | 67 comments

pets
I’ve had people tell me that eating raw chicken makes their dog really happy, but you know what else makes them really happy? Eating used sanitary pads.
Claire Lower in

Mar 8, 2013 at 11:30am | 65 comments

celebrity
Every once in awhile, my dogs will pose for pictures, and if I am very quick about it, then they may allow for an easily put on accessory or even a full costume.
Margaret Cho in

Feb 28, 2013 at 1:30pm | 56 comments

affection
Even hard-hearted jerkwads like yours truly need a little physical affection sometimes. (From our cats.)
babies
Just to give you an idea of what I’m dealing with, as I sat down to write this my dog threw up. Twice. Then my daughter wiped his dribbling saliva and put it in her mouth. Welcome to my life...
plants
Plants that won't hurt your pet -- for maximum drama and minimal poison.
dogs
From now on, all men must pass Chance's sniff test --and the results have been resoundingly spot on.
getting pregnant with michelle tea
Does it seem like I am trying to genetically manipulate myself a strikingly beautiful baby? Because I am. Is that creepy or what?
dogs
And it's ruining my sex life.
Elna in

May 23, 2011 at 11:02am | 0 comments

cats