If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there
Raccoons are showing early signs of domestication, new study finds

This ‘poorly drawn pets’ fundraiser exceeded expectations — and these drawings show why

After Hurricane Katrina, evacuees changed Houston and the city changed them
In New Orleans, memories of Katrina remain vivid 20 years later
Video: Echoes of Katrina — 2 decades of struggle and strength
The long recovery on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 'ground zero' for Hurricane Katrina
From devastation to determination: Hurricane Katrina's legacy in pictures
Hurricane Katrina forced changes at FEMA. Trump is rolling them back
A 'college for all' push thrived in New Orleans after Katrina. It wasn't for everyone
ID lost to Hurricane Katrina is returned 20 years later
A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans still lags behind
A retired general recalls Hurricane Katrina's chaos and lessons still unlearned
It was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history: Have we forgotten Katrina's lessons?
Hurricane science has come far since Katrina. That progress is now at risk
20 years after Katrina, New Orleans schools are still 'a work in progress'

Eugene proposes new restrictions for dog owners in city parks

Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down

Get ready for the fireworks. How to keep your pets safe and happy this 4th of July

Greetings from Mexico City, where these dogs ride a bus to and from school

Where luxury dog hotels are all the rage, but half the humans live in poverty

From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them

These scientists are building a cat database to understand why they act like that

If bird flu jumps to humans, immunity from seasonal flu may offer some protection
Oregon’s dairy cows are free of avian flu. The state is trying to keep it that way
Bird flu in Oregon cats is still very rare, state vet says
It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild

Photos: Southern California pets receive aid from rescue groups
A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

What America's top economists are saying about AI and inequality
AI-powered beauty mirrors and robot pets among gadgets at CES 2025
Transit systems turn to AI-powered cameras to catch drivers who block bus lanes
A desert festival where robots are the headliner

Girl wins $300K settlement over seizure and slaughter of pet goat

This mountain hamlet hit by Helene flooding preps for a winter without power
Helene recovery is more political online than on the ground
'I’m so grateful to these people.' Latino workers in storm-hit Tennessee feel isolated but hopeful
The historic Biltmore Estate, an Asheville icon, works to recover from Helene damage
In Asheville, N.C., many residents may be without drinking water for weeks
Storm damage closes N.C. factory that makes vital hospital supplies
Emotional Tribute To North Carolina's Rainbow Bridge Goes Viral After Hurricane Helene Washes Away Beloved Pet Memorial
Helene aftermath: 2 dead, 4 missing as workers at Tennessee plastics factory say they weren’t allowed to leave until it was ‘too late’
Hurricane Helene upends election planning in some parts of North Carolina

The great supermarket souring: Why Americans are mad at grocery stores
Even bargain chains see spending pullback as higher prices squeeze more Americans
Everything you always wanted to know about inflation (but were afraid to ask)
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike
Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in over a year
An interest rate cut is coming. Here’s what to do with your money beforehand.
The Federal Reserve is getting closer to cutting interest rates
Inflation is pinching Americans — but they are still splurging on their pets
Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America
Your Cup of Coffee Is Already Expensive. It’s About to Get Even Worse
Food companies feel the pain as consumers reject higher prices
How to fight shrinkflation? Pay attention to unit prices at grocery stores
Americans keep turning their backs on McDonald’s

Dogs can smell human stress, and it bums them out, study shows
Do cats experience grief? New research suggests they might
A study finds that dogs can smell your stress — and make decisions accordingly >A study finds that dogs can smell your stress — and make decisions accordingly

Corgi Beach Takeover
2024 Corgi Beach Takeove
Seaside's Corgi Takeover Brings 100s of Little Beasties to Oregon Coast in June

North Portland Stolen Home Investigation Widens
More electric buses coming to Portland-area roads as TriMet expands fleet
How a Portland nonprofit has helped grieving pet owners for decades
PSU food cart pod faces closure over new city code expectations
Following outcry, Portland is set to review its controversial odor complaint policy
18 arrested, multiple stolen vehicles recovered in Portland police operation

Terrance the octopus came to live with a family. Then she laid dozens of eggs