Articles by Maggie Lange
Maggie Lange
Maggie Lange is a writer, editor, and columnist. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Vice, Guernica, GQ, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Elle, and Bon Appetit. She lives in Philadelphia with her favorite brindle boy, Finn.
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shoppingThis Odor Remover Erases Pet Stink Without Offending Your Nose
Finally, a spray that doesn’t smell worse than your pet.
Finally, a spray that doesn’t smell worse than your pet.
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Who Is Your Dog’s Birthday Party Actually For?
As Lizzo says, “Is it your birthday, [dog]? Let’s celebrate it.”
As Lizzo says, “Is it your birthday, [dog]? Let’s celebrate it.”
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It’s a nice thought.
Can you spell “compromise?”
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lifestyleHow to Woo Your Way Into Your New Partner’s Pet’s Heart
Meeting your new partner’s pet is an honor — winning them over is another story. Here are some tips for being friends with your significant other's best animal pal.
Meeting your new partner’s pet is an honor — winning them over is another story. Here are some tips for being friends with your significant other's best animal pal.
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lifestyleWhy Do We Want Our Dogs to Talk So Badly?
Tools like speech buttons and translation apps reflect more about our desires for our pets than their desires for themselves.
Tools like speech buttons and translation apps reflect more about our desires for our pets than their desires for themselves.
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lifestyleWould You Date Someone Who Didn’t Like Your Pet?
Someone disliking a dog? Red flag. Someone asking their partner to give up their dog? Heartless!
Someone disliking a dog? Red flag. Someone asking their partner to give up their dog? Heartless!
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And by kids, I mean pets.
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OK, It’s a Little Creepy How I Paparazzi Stalk My Sleeping Dog
Finn’s asleep...and I have 898,798 photos to prove it.
Finn’s asleep...and I have 898,798 photos to prove it.
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Or vice versa.
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lifestyleOpen Letter to My Local Sidewalk Snacks Distributor
To the person leaving my dog the most delicious street treats: Who are you?
To the person leaving my dog the most delicious street treats: Who are you?
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lifestyleThe Dog Likes Me Better (and Other Petty Heart-Warmers)
The shallow, perfect bliss of being more loved by my partner’s dog.
The shallow, perfect bliss of being more loved by my partner’s dog.
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