Articles by Nisha Gopalan
Nisha Gopalan
Nisha Gopalan has been a writer/editor for The New York Times, New York magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and NYLON magazines. She currently resides in Los Angeles.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesDayna Isom Johnson Is the Ultimate Cool-Girl Pet Trend Expert
And her pup, Mojo, is her stylish right-hand dude.
And her pup, Mojo, is her stylish right-hand dude.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesSami Miró’s “Super-Mutt” Sunnie Helps Her Find Her Center
Especially when the eco-forward fashion designer has red carpet nerves.
Especially when the eco-forward fashion designer has red carpet nerves.
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lifestyleLil Nas X Is a Cat Daddy Now, and Nothing Else Matters
“I’m not their stepfather, I’m the father who stepped up.”
“I’m not their stepfather, I’m the father who stepped up.”
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lifestyle | Wild OnesAnnie Wu Henry’s Pup Is a Skilled Senate Campaign Member
Sen. John Fetterman’s “TikTok whisperer” works hard, but Bella helps her chill.
Sen. John Fetterman’s “TikTok whisperer” works hard, but Bella helps her chill.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesMoisés Zamora Has a League of Superhero Cats at Home
The award-winning writer-producer-filmmaker’s superpower is rescuing cats — and letting them inspire the virtual worlds he creates.
The award-winning writer-producer-filmmaker’s superpower is rescuing cats — and letting them inspire the virtual worlds he creates.
![Kassidi Jones sitting on a green velvet couch with her curly hair in two big pom poms and wearing a coral spaghetti strap jumpsuit while her tan dog Gingers Naps licks her face.]()
lifestyleKassidi Jones and Her Pit Bull Ginger Are Shedding Light on Pet Parenthood and Racism
The academic — an exciting, emerging voice in animal advocacy — comes wielding both cute Pit Bull pics and uncomfortable truths.
The academic — an exciting, emerging voice in animal advocacy — comes wielding both cute Pit Bull pics and uncomfortable truths.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesCartoonist Tillie Walden’s Cats Try to Destroy Her Life’s Work
But, in the end, they are the necessary force behind her art.
But, in the end, they are the necessary force behind her art.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesMusician Sudan Archives Had a Banner 2022, Thanks to Her Dog Junko
With a special nod to Barack Obama, too.
With a special nod to Barack Obama, too.
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lifestylePuppies in Peril: The Ongoing Fight Against Craigslist Scams
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is on a mission to take down puppy mills and animal traffickers who trick unknowing Craigslist users into purchasing dangerously — sometimes terminally — sick dogs.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is on a mission to take down puppy mills and animal traffickers who trick unknowing Craigslist users into purchasing dangerously — sometimes terminally — sick dogs.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesTegan Quin’s Dog Is Behind Some of Her Deepest Feelings in Her New Music
The songwriter has her pup, Georgia, to thank for her new depths of vulnerability on Crybaby, Tegan and Sara’s new album.
The songwriter has her pup, Georgia, to thank for her new depths of vulnerability on Crybaby, Tegan and Sara’s new album.
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lifestyleSofía Valdés Has a Corgi With a Sour Patch Kid Personality
The musician’s pup (and love-song muse), Padmé, dabbles a bit in the art of...revenge.
The musician’s pup (and love-song muse), Padmé, dabbles a bit in the art of...revenge.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesSasha Alex Sloan Is on the Hunt For the Perfect Wedding Guest Dresses For Her Dogs
Send Etsy suggestions her way.
Send Etsy suggestions her way.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesIf Tokimonsta Ever Wants a Career Outside of Music, She Could Be a PR Rep For Pets
The Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and lover of cats and dogs thinks oft-misunderstood felines just need better publicity (she even wrote a song for hers).
The Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and lover of cats and dogs thinks oft-misunderstood felines just need better publicity (she even wrote a song for hers).
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lifestyle | Wild OnesDon’t Take Designer Devin Brugman’s Dog to a Spirit Halloween
Or a pool. Or the ocean.
Or a pool. Or the ocean.
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lifestyleHow Sophie Gamand Showcases the Gentle Souls of Misunderstood Dogs
The artist and activist on how her work has helped hundreds of dogs get adopted (and how she copes with the heartache of photographing shelter and street dogs around the world).
The artist and activist on how her work has helped hundreds of dogs get adopted (and how she copes with the heartache of photographing shelter and street dogs around the world).
![Douglas Thron, in his rescue pilot uniform hugging a rescued black cat to his chest outside]()
lifestyle | To the RescueWe Are Now Living in the Age of Drone Animal Rescue
ASSERT co-founder Ryan Okrant tells The Wildest about his work — from tornadoes in Kentucky to war in Ukraine.
ASSERT co-founder Ryan Okrant tells The Wildest about his work — from tornadoes in Kentucky to war in Ukraine.
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lifestyle | To the RescueHow the “Reservation Dogs” Set Became a Makeshift Oklahoma Dog Rescue
Filmmakers Brit and Taylor Hensel on their side hustle to save real life “rez dogs.”
Filmmakers Brit and Taylor Hensel on their side hustle to save real life “rez dogs.”
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Happy spooky season.
![Still image from a stray cat video game showing a stray cat on the ground in a clustered and dimly lit city street filled with wires and neon lights]()
shopping“Stray” Is Cool Enough to Turn Anti-Screen Cat People Into Devoted Gamers
Take the cat off your lap and get into it.
Take the cat off your lap and get into it.
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lifestyleUvalde Students Have Some New Pals Going Back to School With Them: Dogs
How Golden Retrievers are helping Uvalde, TX, students return to class after the May 2022 tragedy.
How Golden Retrievers are helping Uvalde, TX, students return to class after the May 2022 tragedy.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesConan O’Brien Sidekick Sona Movsesian’s Dog Has Pandemic-Haircut Trauma
Dogs — they’re just like us.
Dogs — they’re just like us.
![African American woman with floral arm tattoos and short curly hair laughing with joy while holding her small Chihuahua dog outside]()
lifestyle | Wild OnesForget Goat Yoga. Jessamyn Stanley Practices With Her Pets
Turn those barks and meows into namastes.
Turn those barks and meows into namastes.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesDani Miller’s Dogs Helped Her Realize Life Is Not About Following the Rules
How the Surfbort frontwoman and Gucci model’s rescue pups, Foxy and Pony, get her out of the house and out of her “feels.”
How the Surfbort frontwoman and Gucci model’s rescue pups, Foxy and Pony, get her out of the house and out of her “feels.”
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lifestyle | Wild Ones“She Is Me”: Paulina Alexis Sees Her Soulful, Fearless Self in ‘Reservation Dogs’
The rising star on saving stray animals on her reservation, her horse girl side hustle, and how her character connects with her roots in season 2.
The rising star on saving stray animals on her reservation, her horse girl side hustle, and how her character connects with her roots in season 2.
![Backview of Tess Roby playing at her keyboard with her cat sitting on her desk next to a vase of flowers in the living room]()
lifestyle | Wild OnesTess Roby’s Cat Has Mastered the Keyboard, But Don’t Ask Him to Tell You What He’s Playing
Montreal-based musician Tess Roby shared the process of making her latest album, Ideas of Space — of which her cat, Lou, seems to approve.
Montreal-based musician Tess Roby shared the process of making her latest album, Ideas of Space — of which her cat, Lou, seems to approve.
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lifestyleBernadette Peters Brings Adoptable Dogs to Broadway
Talking to Tony winner and Broadway Barks founder Bernadette Peters on her nonprofit’s star-studded adoption event.
Talking to Tony winner and Broadway Barks founder Bernadette Peters on her nonprofit’s star-studded adoption event.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesHunx and Stix: Seth Bogart Is Recording New Music and Raising a Punk Princess
The artist, front man, and queer icon on his terrier, Stix: “She’s like a little stuffed animal that’s come to life and is oblivious to all the hate in the world and just wants to give you love.”
The artist, front man, and queer icon on his terrier, Stix: “She’s like a little stuffed animal that’s come to life and is oblivious to all the hate in the world and just wants to give you love.”
![Pet parent and musician Zola Jesus and with her black dog Nadja standing in a dim forest wearing a long black dress]()
lifestyle | Wild OnesInto the Wild with Nika Roza Danilova, Nadja & Kosha
How the musician’s pets — present during the making of her new album — counterbalance the weightiness of her work.
How the musician’s pets — present during the making of her new album — counterbalance the weightiness of her work.
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lifestyle | To the RescueDr. Kwane Hits the Streets to Treat Unhoused People’s Pets
“The Street Vet” on his heroic work and how you can help.
“The Street Vet” on his heroic work and how you can help.
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lifestylePet Parents Are the Parents of the Future
A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.
A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.
![Tree Thomas and his dog white and gray Pitbull dog, Chef, sitting on a blue couch in a living room]()
lifestyle | Wild OnesR&B Artist Tree Thomas’ Entourage Includes His Rescue Dog, Chef
“He’s my support system when I’m making a beat. He’s kind of like my A&R — he listens to all my music and tells me if it’s good or not.”
“He’s my support system when I’m making a beat. He’s kind of like my A&R — he listens to all my music and tells me if it’s good or not.”
![Shea Coulee in makeup and a white robe and hair towel wrap holding her Pomeranian dog Baby]()
lifestyle | Wild OnesThe Only Star More Fierce Than Shea Couleé? Her Pomeranian, Baby
The Drag Race All Star on astrology, mental health, and the importance of pets to people in the LGBTQ+ community:
“Baby has no idea about my public persona. She literally just loves me exactly for who I am.”The Drag Race All Star on astrology, mental health, and the importance of pets to people in the LGBTQ+ community:
“Baby has no idea about my public persona. She literally just loves me exactly for who I am.”![A man sitting at a table with his laptop and cat.]()
lifestyle | To the RescueFor Abdul Hawramani, Playing with Kittens Is All in a Day’s Work
The Insta-famous cat dad on fostering 40 kittens, changing stereotypes, and everything you need to know about adopting.
The Insta-famous cat dad on fostering 40 kittens, changing stereotypes, and everything you need to know about adopting.
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lifestyleMeet the Photographer Documenting Pets at the Ukraine Border
Christopher Furlong is helping fleeing pets and people tell their stories.
Christopher Furlong is helping fleeing pets and people tell their stories.
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lifestyleJess Tran and Her Rescue Dog Are Healing Together
The creative guru on taking her dog to therapy, finding community at the dog park, and the “spiritual journey” of pet parenthood.
The creative guru on taking her dog to therapy, finding community at the dog park, and the “spiritual journey” of pet parenthood.
![Gemma Correll smiling and holding up her one-eyed Pug dog against a red backdrop]()
lifestyle | Wild OnesGemma Correll Talks Pug Life and Mental Health
How the illustrator’s rescue dogs improve her psychological well-being. (Spoiler: Pugs make pretty great weighted blankets.)
How the illustrator’s rescue dogs improve her psychological well-being. (Spoiler: Pugs make pretty great weighted blankets.)
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lifestyleWild Ones: Olivia Sui & Grizzy
The actress, comedian, podcaster, and professional foodie on how a rescue puppy taught her how to be a doting dog mom.
The actress, comedian, podcaster, and professional foodie on how a rescue puppy taught her how to be a doting dog mom.
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lifestyleAnimal Collective: Musicians & Their Muses
From Swifty to Billie to Lil Nas X, these artists are loud and proud about their pet groupies.
From Swifty to Billie to Lil Nas X, these artists are loud and proud about their pet groupies.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesComedian-actress Sydnee Washington on Being a “Hot Cat Dad” to Jam & Jelly
The comedian-actress talks about her twinning cats, taking cat naps, and...a new puppy?!
The comedian-actress talks about her twinning cats, taking cat naps, and...a new puppy?!
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lifestyle | Wild OnesOlivia Holt and Her Pup Roger Get the Zoomies Together
The multi-hyphenate Cruel Summer star is making big moves. Roger just wants pets.
The multi-hyphenate Cruel Summer star is making big moves. Roger just wants pets.
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