"Your dog loves you for who you are, not who you need to be," says Jennifer Finney Boylan

Golden-brown Kiko, eight, and five-year-old Watson, from Spokane, Washington, were introduced to each other in June 2015. Owner Jennifer Medrano, 26, documents their bond.

Humans aren't the only ones rocking funky hair.

Cats and dogs can experience stress and anxiety, but sometimes it's tough to detect. Excessive yawning and shedding are potential signs of stress in dogs. Cats who have accidents outside of their litter box or who have a loss of appetite may be stressed out by their environment or fellow animals. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

The same 6 foot rule applies to them as it does to us. Keep cats indoors and dogs on a leash at a safe distance, experts say.

Including labradors and siamese cats...
 

Even in quarantine, people around the world have to walk their dogs.

For the 29th year in a row, the Labrador retriever has kept its title as America's top dog, but the Pembroke Welsh corgi, with its stubby legs, adorable smile and even cuter butt, has jumped into the top 10 of America's most popular purebreds for the first time.

Puppy registrations have increased by 92%

We all love dogs, but it’s important for us to care about the needs of our human friends and neighbors too. That’s one reason why we need to be good dog parents and neighbors. If we aren’t, we put stress on others in our community.

Some are furless but all are full of character. These felines are considered hypoallergenic, including the Balinese, Siberian, Devon and Cornish Rex, and Bengals.

Dogs Trust needs your help naming an adorable litter of five tiny Terrier pups, which were born five weeks ago at the charity's rehoming centre in Glasgow.

While every household pet has its own personality, the reputation of dogs as humble and loving companions may actually be a disguise that helps to conceal their superhero-esque abilities.

A stray cat surprised many people when she barged into the Emergency Room of a hospital, carrying her kitten.

Like their human companions, pets' mood, weight and exercise routines have also been impacted.