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Happy Fourth of July. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
Celebrate your freedom, prevent your pet’s.
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Into 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.
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This Hammock Held Fast Under My Chonky Cat
And my houseplants reclaimed their rightful place on the windowsill.
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Go Figure, Pets Are the Best Defense Against Kids’ Allergies
This one’s for you, human parents-to-be.
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22 Pet Deals to Score on Amazon Prime Day ’22
Save the date! On July 12-13 you can finally buy the smart home devices, travel essentials, interactive toys, and more stuff majorly on sale.
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10 Queer-Owned Pet Brands We’re Celebrating This (And Every Other) Month
Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.
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Feeling All the Feels? It Must Be Cancer Season
Melancholic Cancerians like Lana Del Rey and Missy Elliott cope with “summertime sadness” by nurturing their pets.
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8 Creative Ways to Donate to Shelters (Without Spending a Dime)
From upcycling linens to handing down used toys, you can help animals in need and prevent waste.
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How Tech Helps Cats Lose Weight
A study found that smart feeders and digital scales are successful tools in cat weight-loss programs.
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Pet Parents Are the Parents of the Future
A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.
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Pets So Good Hits All the Right Angles
The New York– and Seoul-based brand designs modern, bespoke furniture for discerning pets.
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The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Cat Dads
From a custom cat portrait vase to a gorgeous coffee table tome to a trio of pet-friendly plants, there’s something for every cat dad in this gift guide.
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78% of People Use Their Pet to Get Out of Plans...
That and other surprising (unsurprising?) results from The Wildest’s 2022 pet parenting trends survey.
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How Phoebe Cheong Taught Her Cat to Respect Her 200 Plants
The photographer, plant enthusiast and “crazy cat lady” shares her tips and tricks.
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Sustainable Pet Parenting Can Be Stressful. Here’s How to Deal
A climate psychologist on how to deal with eco-anxiety: “We have to be good to ourselves the way we want to be good to the planet.”
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Modernbeast is a New Brand of Nonprofit
Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.
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Would 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!
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For 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.
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The Best Cat Water Fountains
Fresh, flowing water will keep your pet hydrated, ward off UTIs, and reduce water waste.
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Cats, Priceless. Cat Parenthood, Not So Much
A rundown of the most common cat expenses of 2022.
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Inside GhostHoney’s Animal Kingdom
Meeting all the fantastic beasts — real and imaginary — occupying TikTok star Tyler Gaca’s world.
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Get Ready for Cosmic Chaos — Gemini Season Is Here
How to harness that buzzing air-sign energy and connect with the creatures who share your space.
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How to Practice Mindfulness with Your Pet
Dog or cat interrupting your meditation routine? Let them — they might be helping.
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The Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets
The science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support, according to experts and real pet parents.
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How to Prevent and Treat Ticks On Cats
Two veterinarians’ pro tips for preventing your cat from picking up ticks (and how to remove them if it’s too late for that).
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9 Brands That Donate to Animal Rescues
Spend your hard-earned cash on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands that support worthy causes.
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6 Behavioral Signs of Pain in Cats
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.
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7 Best Cat Probiotics
Is your cat’s microbiome out of whack? It may be time to add probiotics to their diet.
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Uber Pet Is a 5-Star Idea
The industry-shattering rideshare company has rolled out its latest transformative concept — an option for pet owners.
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“Kitten Lady” Hannah Shaw Is Fostering a Movement
The lion-hearted animal advocate on rescuing her first kitten in a tree, designing an orphaned animal nursery, and becoming an Instagram sensation.
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Olympia Le-Tan’s Clutch Is a Splurge-Worthy Gift For the Cat-Loving Literati
The designer’s customizable “Love Cats” clutch is limited edition so act meow.
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Don’t Be Trashy: Follow Lauren Singer’s Low-Waste Pet Care Tips
The founder of Package Free says there’s a low-waste alternative to every pet product sitting in your trash right now.
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Remy Morimoto Park’s Gift Guide for Cat Parents
The wellness influencer shares a few of her kitten Sesame’s favorite things, from an eco-friendly cat wand to a Scandi-style elevated bowl.
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Unique Mother’s Day Gifts for Cat Moms and Cat Lovers Alike
Custom ceramics, whimsical puzzles, plus feline-themed kicks, clutches, and more.
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So, You Want to Work with Animals
On the prowl for a new career path? A director at the Humane Society has some pro tips.
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The Best Catnip Toys and Treats
Let the purring, drooling, and chasing invisible butterflies commence.
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Behind the Scenes of a “Girls and Their Cats” Photo Shoot
Photographer BriAnne Willis has captured over 300 “cat ladies.” Here’s how she got the shot of my feline family. (Hint: deli turkey had something to do with it.)
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C.A.R.E. Is Amplifying BIPOC Voices to Keep People and Pets Together
“We don’t consider what we are doing animal welfare work. We are taking a holistic approach to well-being for animals and humans.”
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting a Cat
From where to begin looking to what the adoption process entails to how to prepare your home for your new pet.
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10 Questions to Ask a Shelter About an Adoptable Cat
From medical history to adoption fees to litter preferences, here is everything you need to know.
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Being a Neurotic Pet Parent is a Good Thing, Study Says
“Cat ladies aren’t crazy, they’re just anxious...and that anxiousness is associated with trust and affection for a cat.”
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The Misshapes: Lola Dupré Makes Surreal Collages of Dogs, Cats and Cultural Icons
“I am very interested in the idea of turning a warped mirror on popular culture.”
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Your Cat Can Read the Room Better Than You Think
A new study finally confirms what pet parents already know: cats are great communicators.
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Why Cats Like to Hit the High Spots
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London on how to create great escapes for your cat without leaving home.
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Agathe Singer Paints Lush Worlds of Flora, Fauna and Free Spirits
The Parisian artist on how botanical artists and couture houses, from Rousseau to Schiaparelli, inspire her enchanting works.
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It’s Officially “Kitten Season”
Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. Kitten Lady, on how you can help with the springtime arrival of orphaned kittens.
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How to Walk Your Cat on a Leash
Adventure Cats author Laura Moss’s step-by-step guide for hitting the streets with your cat.
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Finally, a Litter Box That’s Thought of Everything
An electric litter box for techy cat parents and their tactful felines.
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How TNR Is Helping Outdoor Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return is the most humane way to keep stray cat populations in check. Here’s how it works.
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The Best Cat Scratching Posts, Pads and Everything in Between
Your cat’s claws are out. Do you have scratchers at the ready?
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How to Claim Your Foster Pet on Your Taxes
That’s right, you can write off all those puppy toys (and pee pads).
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7 Times Celebrity Dogs Were Eco-Icons
What do Doug the Pug and Jiffpom have in common? They love their fans and the planet, of course.
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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).
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Daylight Saving Time Confuses Pets, Too
Animal behaviorist Karen London on how springing forward and falling back causes your dog or cat to lose sleep, too.
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Why Declawing Your Cat Is Uncool
Cat veterinarian Dr. Annette Louviere explains how the inhumane surgery is no joke.
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Does Your Pet Have What it Takes to Be an Influencer?
Everyone thinks their pet is a star. And they’re right! Colleen Wilson, founder of animal talent agency Pets on Q, shares some trade secrets.
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Take Meow to the Ball Game
Admit it, baseball is less boring when a cat’s running the bases.
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8 Ways to Be a More Eco-Friendly Pet Parent
Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon footprint. (Pawprint? You get it.)
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How is Cat Wine Still a Thing?
It’s five o’clock somewhere, but read this before you share a glass with your pet.
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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.
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A Cat Lover’s Guide to NYC
A cat-friendly guide to cafés, spas, shops, and hotels that’d make anyone purr.
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How to Marie Kondo Your Pet’s Toy Collection
5 tips for decluttering dog and cat toys, according to KonMari certified consultants.
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Does Your Pet Have Star Potential?
Colleen Wilson, the founder of animal talent agency Pets on Q, gives us a peek behind the scenes.
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Not All Cat Toys Are Created Equal
Cat behaviorist Dr. Mikel Delgado on what toys will motivate your pet to get in the game.
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How to Ease Your (Cat’s) Return-to-Office Anxiety
A veterinarian and a behaviorist’s tips for preparing your cat for your new WFO schedule.
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Wait, This is Cat Furniture?
Mid-century modern coffee table or litter box? Industrial bookcase or cat tower? If you can’t tell, that’s kind of the point.
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The “Euphoria” Cast’s Pets Have Us Starstruck
Who helps Zendaya, Sydney, Jacob and co. de-stress after the weekly on-screen drama? Their dogs and cats, of course.
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Let’s Talk About Pets, Baby
We asked The Wildest readers hard-hitting relationship questions, and here’s what we learned.
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Why Are Cats Obsessed with Laptops?
There are lapdogs, and then there are laptop cats. Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo on how to cut down on your cat’s screen time.
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Stylish Cat Bowls Almost Too Pretty to Eat Off Of
Whisker-friendly dishes, modern elevated feeders, hand-painted porcelain, and more.
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Sterling “TrapKing” Davis is Going Global
The rapper-turned-trapper quit his music career to start a cat rescue, has saved the lives of thousands of strays, and is promoting diversity in the animal welfare world. This spring, he’s taking things international.
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10 Black-Owned Pet Brands to Put on Your Radar
Customized meals, sustainable toys, handmade sweaters, and more.
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12 Veterinarians You Should Follow on TikTok
TikTok has an ton of veterinarians giving expert (and entertaining) advice at no cost.
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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.
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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Cat
From catnip-stuffed chocolate kiss toys to rose-colored cat caves to crushed velvet collars, there’s no shortage of ways to show kitty some love this V-day.
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How Insta-famous Cat, Smush, Uses Social Media for Good
A loud-mouthed, bread-stealing feline with a cleft lip is saving cats around the world.
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Kat Dennings On Her Pet Doppelgänger, Millie, Cat TV & the Cat Lady on “Dollface”
“We’re supposed to be quote-unquote scared of becoming a cat lady, but really what does that even mean? Being a strong independent person who loves cats? That sounds awesome.”
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Cat Haus’ Sustainable Shag Cat Condos are Move-in Ready
Colorful, retro creations hand-crafted from up-cycled materials in San Francisco.
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Introducing Willow, the First Cat of the White House
Join our petition to have the National Anthem amended to “one nation, under Willow.”
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Pet Sounds: Music is Dropping for Dogs and Cats
Veterinarians and music industry vets are teaming up to curate therapeutic pet playlists.
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Katie Kimmel Makes Waggish Ceramics in the Desert with Her Dogs
“It’s always a really funny, happy parade that’s going through the house and workplace at all times.”
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6 Ways to Stop Your Cat From Scratching Your Couch
What worked, what didn’t, and what finally solved the peskiest of cat parent quandaries.
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How Many Cat Naps is Too Many?
Cat behaviorist Jennifer Van de Kieft on if there is such a thing as too much sleep.
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5 Ways to Care For Your Senior Cat
From taking them to the vet more often to giving them a hand with grooming, older kitties need a little extra TLC.
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The Pros & Cons of Adding a Second Pet to the Fam
Double the trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in.
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How to Rehome Your Pet With Ease (and Minimal Tears)
When you realize your home or lifestyle is not a good fit for your pet, you’re put in an unenviable position. But it doesn’t have to be a lose-lose.
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Where to Find Sylvie’s Très Chic Cat Food Bowl From Emily in Paris
We found three cat bowls inspired by the French feline’s crockery.
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Ashley Williams’ Puppy Sweaters Are So Punk Rock
Match your dog in the buzzed-about designer’s graphic knit patterns of pentagrams, spiders, and teddy bears.
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Curl Up with a Book and a Kitten at Pillow-Cat Books
The East Village indie bookshop curates animal-centric publications from Beatrix Potter and Louis Wain to avant-garde manga zines and black-and-white photo tomes.
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10 Most Popular Cat Names of 2021
What the Wildest readers’ most popular cat names say about 2021.
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PrettyLitter Has Beauty and Brains
At long last, a litter that’s for more than just scooping.
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The Wildest, Wrapped
Our first year in review, from top-read articles and celebrity features to most-popular Instagram and TikTok posts!
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Mau Designs Fierce Furniture for Cats Who Are Wild at Heart
Sustainable home decor for “tree cats,” “bush cats” and every little lion in between.