He showed us resilience — the strength to trust again despite hardship. Though he didn't have a long life, his spirit remains with us. We are grateful for every moment we shared, every tail wag, every ...

Ripa's new dog, a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix named Lena, joins her other rescue pooch Chewie Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

When the kids move out, the house can feel too empty and quiet. Getting a loving pet during such a life stage can fill your home with warmth and happiness, but what’s even more important is that it ...