Birds, rabbits, reptiles & more — the history of “other” pets is older than you think.

What do our pets reveal about us?

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The Incredible, Unlikely Story of How Cats Became Our Pets Two new studies dig into the long, curving path that cats took toward domestication

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A vintage black-and-white photo shows a young, smiling child with a bob haircut standing on a porch with their hand resting on a shaggy, medium-sized dog. The child is wearing a light-colored striped smock over striped pants and Mary Jane shoes. Another person's hand is visible, reaching in from the left to pet the dog's head. The dog is looking directly at the camera with its mouth open, appearing to be panting or smiling. The porch has wooden steps and siding behind the child and dog.

🌈 Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.
This 1926 photo of my grandmother and her dog reminds me: pets shaped our family stories too.
They were companions, clues to gentleness, and everyday joy.
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Renaissance nobles didn’t just love fashion—they loved fancy pets too!
Queen Elizabeth I had a pet monkey, and exotic animals like parrots & lap dogs were all the rage. Status symbol or furry friend? You decide! #RenaissanceTrivia #PetHistory

Portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger.

Victorian LOLcats? It’s true! In the 1800s, cat pics were printed on cards and shared like memes. Queen Victoria wasn’t the only one with a following. 🐾
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Meet the Carolina Dog: America's Original Canine. There is mystery and interest around the Carolina Dog's origins. Often referred to as the

Just read a fascinating article on the Carolina Dog! 🐾 Native to the wild, this breed’s history and traits are truly unique.

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