So, if you hated that matching doggie 'brella set, there may be times when you don't want to pull on a parka, but don't want to get wet either. If your dog's half as crazy as mine (scratch that, a quarter), this product would come in handy . . . or out of handy, actually. Fresh from the MoMA Store, this Ryo Masaki-designed Hands-Free Umbrella ($50), is absolutely perf for walking the dog on a rainy day. The handle is made of a flexible rubber that can be wrapped and molded around the shoulder for easy protection. I'm not brave enough to try to carry a normal umbrella while grappling with North's leash, so I think this product is amazing – wouldn't you agree?

I loved hearing about Lilly Lou the dog and her adopted kittens, dubbed "pittens" (for puppy/kittens) so when Citizen told me about more cross-species caretaking, I couldn't wait to check it out. Ever giving mom, Echo, nurses her six new golden pups, in addition to six orphaned cats as well – I think it's even more heartwarming than the last story!

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Don't you just love it when celebrities use their fame to do good for animals?! Well-known animal advocate Bernadette Peters created an event a decade ago with pal Mary Tyler Moore called Broadway Barks, to raise money for New York-area shelters. Year after year, she lends her support to rescue groups and promotes shelter adoptions . . . and even puts her metaphorical money where her mouth is being dog mommy to rescued pups as well. Check out her mixed-terrier pooch, Kramer, who she rescued from a local shelter and describes as a sensitive and goofy Kevin Kline type. In its tenth year this July 12, learn how the Broadway Barks event has inspired a children's title (and see pictures of her starring pooch at yesterday's book release party) when you read more

Now, all snuggled up with her toys, Roxy looks so sweet and innocent, no? However, kimdangirl tells us that it's not when she's being still when the problem comes – each time this pooch sees an open door or gate, she takes off. See the full story and then please offer any tips or advice in your comments below when you read more

How stunning! I'm still a sucker for baby animals (especially exotic cats) so when I saw a newborn black Otorongo, I had to pass it along. This two-month-old Peruvian jaguar, known as an Otorongo (Panthera onca), was born at the Huachipa Zoo in Lima, Perú making it just the third jaguar ever born in captivity in that country. Look closely and you can see the pattern on this big cat's gallery when you read more