Articles by Sio Hornbuckle

Sio Hornbuckle
Sio Hornbuckle is a writer living in New York City with their cat, Toni Collette.
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WIP x Block Shop Textiles’ Tiny Couch Is the Stuff of Cat Dreams
Finally, the perfect spot for your pet to veg out while binge-watching Selling Sunset.
Finally, the perfect spot for your pet to veg out while binge-watching Selling Sunset.
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Pet Parents Can Hang Out With Celebrities to Support SAG Members
If you’ve ever wished Adam Scott was your dog walker, it’s your lucky day.
If you’ve ever wished Adam Scott was your dog walker, it’s your lucky day.
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Wanderruff Is Giving Major Savings to Eco-Friendly Pet Parents
Clean the earth and save on pet goodies. It’s a win-win.
Clean the earth and save on pet goodies. It’s a win-win.
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How to Help the Animals Affected by Hurricane Idalia
Rescue organizations are in need of donations and adoptions after the storm.
Rescue organizations are in need of donations and adoptions after the storm.
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Greenies Launched a Digestive Supplement to Balance Your Pup’s Gut
The pet wellness company’s newest product aims to aid your pup’s tummy.
The pet wellness company’s newest product aims to aid your pup’s tummy.
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BARK Will Pay For You to Get a Tattoo of Your Dog
This is not a drill. Enter the contest through September 8 for a chance to win a free tattoo of your bestie.
This is not a drill. Enter the contest through September 8 for a chance to win a free tattoo of your bestie.
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How to Teach Your Kitty-Obsessed Kid How to Pet a Cat
Boundaries are the name of the game with this one.
Boundaries are the name of the game with this one.
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25 Barbiecore Names For Your New Pet
Here are the pinkest, sparkliest, wittiest Barbie movie-inspired names for your dog or cat.
Here are the pinkest, sparkliest, wittiest Barbie movie-inspired names for your dog or cat.
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How You Can Help the Animals of Maui During These Deadly Wildfires
For starters, you can donate to Maui Humane Society as they help pets on the ground.
For starters, you can donate to Maui Humane Society as they help pets on the ground.
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6 Best Air Purifiers For New Pet Parents With Allergies
Whether you’re concerned about dander, wildfire air pollutants, or those icky pet odors, these purifiers have you covered.
Whether you’re concerned about dander, wildfire air pollutants, or those icky pet odors, these purifiers have you covered.
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6 Dog Brushes That Celebrity Dog Groomer Jess Rona Swears By
With the perfect brush comes impeccable vibes. Check out this selection.
With the perfect brush comes impeccable vibes. Check out this selection.
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Celebrity Chef Dan Churchill’s Frozen Blueberry Dog Treat Recipe
A sweet snack to keep your pup cool during the dog days of summer.
A sweet snack to keep your pup cool during the dog days of summer.
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The 2023 NYC Dyke March Was Full of Prideful Pups
The day before the city’s annual Pride March, queer and trans folks (and their pups) gathered for the 31st annual Dyke March.
The day before the city’s annual Pride March, queer and trans folks (and their pups) gathered for the 31st annual Dyke March.
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How to Register an Emotional Support Animal
Confused about ESA rules? Here’s a comprehensive guide that explains everything you need to know about emotional support animals registration.
Confused about ESA rules? Here’s a comprehensive guide that explains everything you need to know about emotional support animals registration.
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How to Help Pets After the Dam Collapse in Ukraine
Here are some orgs on the ground that you can donate to.
Here are some orgs on the ground that you can donate to.
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Two New Federal Bills Aim to Keep Pets and Their Families Together
Adam Schiff’s The Pets Belong with Families Act and the PUPP Act would make housing more inclusive for pets and people.
Adam Schiff’s The Pets Belong with Families Act and the PUPP Act would make housing more inclusive for pets and people.
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Juno Dawson and Her Dog Prince Think You Need to Chill
The author of the ninth-most banned book in the US finds joy in creating queer art and basking in the unconditional love of her Chihuahua.
The author of the ninth-most banned book in the US finds joy in creating queer art and basking in the unconditional love of her Chihuahua.
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The Newly Proposed “Bowie’s Amendment” Needs Your Support
This potential legislation could save the lives of countless shelter dogs. Here’s how you can help.
This potential legislation could save the lives of countless shelter dogs. Here’s how you can help.
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Isa Beniston’s Muse, Cowgirl, Was Fated to Be an Icon
The founder of Gentle Thrills was a child of Tumblr who grew up to love pet portraiture and her “dusty queen” of a pup.
The founder of Gentle Thrills was a child of Tumblr who grew up to love pet portraiture and her “dusty queen” of a pup.
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Add The Street Vet’s New Book to Your Summer Reading List
What It Takes to Save a Life: A Veterinarian’s Quest for Healing and Hope will help you see pet parenthood with new eyes.
What It Takes to Save a Life: A Veterinarian’s Quest for Healing and Hope will help you see pet parenthood with new eyes.
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Keep the Vampires at Bay. Can Cats Eat Garlic?
It’s a human cooking staple, but your cat shouldn’t indulge.
It’s a human cooking staple, but your cat shouldn’t indulge.
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A Tiny Chihuahua Has Broken the Guiness World Record For Shortest Dog Alive
Meet Pearl, a two-year-old diva who’s shorter than your TV remote.
Meet Pearl, a two-year-old diva who’s shorter than your TV remote.
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What to Know About Bird Flu in Cats and Dogs
Several cats and one dog in North America have died of the virus. Here’s how to keep them safe.
Several cats and one dog in North America have died of the virus. Here’s how to keep them safe.
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Your Dog Can Read Your Mind, Kind Of
Researchers say dogs actually have a pretty good sense of what we’re thinking.
Researchers say dogs actually have a pretty good sense of what we’re thinking.
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8 Ways to Get a Cat to Drink Water
Their desert-dwelling roots might resist hydration, but these tricks can help.
Their desert-dwelling roots might resist hydration, but these tricks can help.
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Can Cats Eat Corn?
A few kernels won’t hurt, but think twice before doling out a bowl of the stuff.
A few kernels won’t hurt, but think twice before doling out a bowl of the stuff.
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Can Cats Eat Ham?
Skip the green eggs, but ham is OK — with a couple caveats.
Skip the green eggs, but ham is OK — with a couple caveats.
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10 Iconic Women Who Prove “Cat Lady” Is a Compliment
This Women’s History Month, celebrate these cultural icons who took feline fanaticism from shameful to chic.
This Women’s History Month, celebrate these cultural icons who took feline fanaticism from shameful to chic.
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What You Can Do With the Tumbleweeds of Pet Hair Floating Around Your Home
Turns out, it’s not an annoyance — it’s an opportunity to upcycle.
Turns out, it’s not an annoyance — it’s an opportunity to upcycle.
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Can’t Pay Your Pet’s Vet Bills? These Orgs Can Help
When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.
When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.
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9 New Year’s Resolutions For You — and Your Pet
Turn your self-improvement journey into a team sport.
Turn your self-improvement journey into a team sport.
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How to Find Free Pet Food Near You
These community resources can help your pet get the food they need.
These community resources can help your pet get the food they need.
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How to Throw a New Year’s Bash When Your Co-Host Is a Cat
Ring in 2023 with a party that doesn’t involve your cat pouncing on your pals during their New Year’s kiss.
Ring in 2023 with a party that doesn’t involve your cat pouncing on your pals during their New Year’s kiss.
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The Chilling Truth About Dog Frostbite
Yep, all those warnings your mom gave you as a kid apply to your dog, too. Learn how to keep your pup safe in the cold.
Yep, all those warnings your mom gave you as a kid apply to your dog, too. Learn how to keep your pup safe in the cold.
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A Cat Could Be Your New On-Campus Counselor
A new study finds that the presence of cats on college campuses helps calm students who could really use some chill time.
A new study finds that the presence of cats on college campuses helps calm students who could really use some chill time.
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Pinups for Pitbulls Rolls Up the Victory Curls For the Pups Who Need It Most
Back in the day, pinup models donned their victory rolls to boost wartime spirits. Now, they do it to advocate for a much-maligned dog breed. Deirdre Franklin, the founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, explains how a burlesque hobby evolved into a life-saving non-profit.
Back in the day, pinup models donned their victory rolls to boost wartime spirits. Now, they do it to advocate for a much-maligned dog breed. Deirdre Franklin, the founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, explains how a burlesque hobby evolved into a life-saving non-profit.
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Is Your Cat Mad at You, Or Is That Just Their Face?
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on how to tell if your cat is grumpy — or just kind of like that.
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on how to tell if your cat is grumpy — or just kind of like that.
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Aquia Francisco’s Favorite Dog-Friendly Spots in Dallas
The “bourgeois on a budget” content creator shares the best Dallas locales to explore with a pup.
The “bourgeois on a budget” content creator shares the best Dallas locales to explore with a pup.
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What’s Better Than “Wino Forever?” A Pet Tattoo by Yeono
The LA-based tattoo artist on the inspiration behind her hyperrealistic pet portraits.
The LA-based tattoo artist on the inspiration behind her hyperrealistic pet portraits.
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Click “Add to Cart” on Alexandra Horowitz’s Puppy Development Book
In The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves, the dog cognition expert and New York Times best-selling author maps her puppy’s early development with empathy and insight.
In The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves, the dog cognition expert and New York Times best-selling author maps her puppy’s early development with empathy and insight.
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Study Shows Pro Grooming Is Better at Curbing Dog Itching Than DIY
Data collected by The Pet Insight Project proves our kitchen sink salons aren’t quite cutting it.
Data collected by The Pet Insight Project proves our kitchen sink salons aren’t quite cutting it.
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5 Inclusive Dog Shows That Give Mixed Breeds a Chance to Shine
Because mixed-breed dogs deserve applause, too.
Because mixed-breed dogs deserve applause, too.
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Shilee Hesman Shares the Toys That Keep Her Pup’s Brain Moving
Shi and Toni’s content creator lets us in on her favorite ways to spoil her dog — from all-natural bones to essential-oil balms.
Shi and Toni’s content creator lets us in on her favorite ways to spoil her dog — from all-natural bones to essential-oil balms.
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TikTok Star Ashley of Ashland Avenue’s Poodle Product Reccos
The dog mom behind @ashlandavenue knows how to spoil a deserving pup.
The dog mom behind @ashlandavenue knows how to spoil a deserving pup.
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31 Black Friday Deals Your Pet Is Begging You Not to Miss
All the best savings for you and your pet to cash in on Black Friday.
All the best savings for you and your pet to cash in on Black Friday.
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Langley Fox and Zeppelin Don’t Want to Get Too Comfortable
Whether she’s painting her “demons” or illustrating for Marc Jacobs, the artist is constantly pushing herself to new heights — all with her Husky by her side.
Whether she’s painting her “demons” or illustrating for Marc Jacobs, the artist is constantly pushing herself to new heights — all with her Husky by her side.
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E.B. Bartels Wrote the Book on Pet Grief
The author’s new book explores different cultural rituals for memorializing a pet — from tattoos to taxidermy.
The author’s new book explores different cultural rituals for memorializing a pet — from tattoos to taxidermy.
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Arisa Thomas’ Guide to Cozying Up With Your Pet This Chilly Season
The mega-stylish dog groomer’s top picks for autumn and winter dog products.
The mega-stylish dog groomer’s top picks for autumn and winter dog products.
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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith’s Transcendent Music Is Inspired By the Language of Cats
Her serendipitous cat adoption story is just as otherworldly.
Her serendipitous cat adoption story is just as otherworldly.
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Cats Aren’t Loners, After All
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socializing cats.
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socializing cats.
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How to Help the Animals Affected by Hurricane Ian
Here’s a list of orgs assisting with rescue efforts.
Here’s a list of orgs assisting with rescue efforts.
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How to Help the Dogs Saved From the Largest Dog-Fighting Ring in South Carolina’s History
Here’s here you can donate to help these pups — plus who to call if you know more information.
Here’s here you can donate to help these pups — plus who to call if you know more information.
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New Legislation Proposes the Ban of Shock Collars in New York
New York Rep. Linda Rosenthal’s new bill puts pups first.
New York Rep. Linda Rosenthal’s new bill puts pups first.
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Tinder’s New Feature Allows Users to Add Adoptable Dogs to Their Profiles
Shelter dogs want in on the cuffing season companionship rush.
Shelter dogs want in on the cuffing season companionship rush.
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Stuzo Founder Stoney Michelli Love Is “Coming for the Crown” With a New Dog Fashion Line
Fashion without the constraints of gender? Paws up for that!
Fashion without the constraints of gender? Paws up for that!
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How to Help Dogs and Cats Affected by Hurricane Fiona
Rescue organizations are in need of donations (and adoptions) after the devastating storm.
Rescue organizations are in need of donations (and adoptions) after the devastating storm.
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How to Keep Your Cat From Having a Full Freakout When You’re Away
Cristin Tamburo, a.k.a. The Cat Counselor, gives essential advice on keeping your cats chill while you’re away.
Cristin Tamburo, a.k.a. The Cat Counselor, gives essential advice on keeping your cats chill while you’re away.
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LoveThyBeast Is the “Friendliest Dog at the Dog Park”
Founder Tiziana Agnello on LoveThyBeast’s chic origins, joyful philosophy, and upcoming Kate-Spade-esque bag release.
Founder Tiziana Agnello on LoveThyBeast’s chic origins, joyful philosophy, and upcoming Kate-Spade-esque bag release.
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Dolly Parton’s New Pet Accessory Line Is What Dreams Are Made Of
The legendary musician’s new store offers toys, clothes, and doggie apparel “with a little Dolly flair.”
The legendary musician’s new store offers toys, clothes, and doggie apparel “with a little Dolly flair.”
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Speech Buttons Aren’t Just for Dogs — Cats Are Chiming In, Too
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson and her viral cat, Steve, are successfully communicating with speech buttons.
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson and her viral cat, Steve, are successfully communicating with speech buttons.
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Despite Their Mariah Carey Attitudes, Cats Know Each Other’s Names
They’d probably still say, “I don’t know her.”
They’d probably still say, “I don’t know her.”
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Ciara Benko’s Favorite Dog-Friendly NYC Spots
The plant-obsessed influencer shares her favorite places to hang out with her pup in the big city.
The plant-obsessed influencer shares her favorite places to hang out with her pup in the big city.
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Recess Therapy’s Julian Shapiro Barnum Believes in the Power of Play
They say never work with children or animals. The comedian behind the most joyful series on the internet disagrees.
They say never work with children or animals. The comedian behind the most joyful series on the internet disagrees.
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Watching New York Hits the Streets for The Wildest
Street style photographer Johnny Cirillo goes on assignment for us to chronicle New Yorkers’ best accessories: their pets.
Street style photographer Johnny Cirillo goes on assignment for us to chronicle New Yorkers’ best accessories: their pets.
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How a Grumpy Old Cat Is Winning the Internet for a Good Cause
Angela Rafuse on how her grandfather’s cat inspired her to start a nonprofit and find new homes for the cats of terminally ill pet parents.
Angela Rafuse on how her grandfather’s cat inspired her to start a nonprofit and find new homes for the cats of terminally ill pet parents.
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Dan Churchill Shares His Epic Dog Treat Recipe
The eco-conscious celebrity chef’s simple, nutritious dog treat recipe takes 15 minutes to bake.
The eco-conscious celebrity chef’s simple, nutritious dog treat recipe takes 15 minutes to bake.
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Leah Goren Embraces Being a Cat Lady
Talking to the creator of Catlady, a collection of essays by inspiring women from Mara Altman to Emma Straub (plus honorary dog lover Aidy Bryant).
Talking to the creator of Catlady, a collection of essays by inspiring women from Mara Altman to Emma Straub (plus honorary dog lover Aidy Bryant).
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Niaski is Where Art Fandom Meets Cat Obsession
From Salvador Catli to Frida Catlo to Clawed Monet, illustrator Nia Gould creates whimsical products for pets and their people.
From Salvador Catli to Frida Catlo to Clawed Monet, illustrator Nia Gould creates whimsical products for pets and their people.
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Who Has More Separation Anxiety — You or Your Dog?
It was a trick question. A study shows that the pandemic has made us all codependent.
It was a trick question. A study shows that the pandemic has made us all codependent.
Deal us in.