Today is National Rescue Dog Day, the day we celebrate all things related to dog rescues, their hard-working staff members and the dog-lovers who support these rescues. 

The way Jenn Paz sees it, rats need love too. 

In fact, the California native is so attached to rodents, she opened a rescue center in Vallejo, Calif., called Ratical Rodent Rescue. The non-profit organization is devoted to fostering, rehoming and giving medical attention to hamsters, mice, guinea pigs and, yes, rats.

By Malcolm Mayhew

Happy Earth Day! Many pet owners may not realize just how much of an impact our four-legged companions can have on our planet. So to celebrate Earth Day, we came up with five ways you and your pet can go green together.

By Malcolm Mayhew