When you hang out with your best friend you might curl up on the couch, talk about your deepest, darkest secrets, and let your guard down as you laugh, cry, and vent. You’ll feel incredibly ...

Taylor Duguay, of Sudbury Ontario, Canada, taught her 2-year-old border collie to dole out hugs to his furry best friend. The result are incredibly sweet Vines. Lottie's latest hug, which Duguay ...

In November 2024, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the inaugural Grieftastic Book Fair, an event that brought together authors and practitioners who work in the space of grief and loss.

Tall friends need hugs too! Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on MTV, The Frisky, Vice, and Best Friends Magazine.