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Allow Lukita Maxwell to Introduce You to Her “Little Gentleman” Cat
The Shrinking actress gets pep talks from Jason Segel, shares scenes with Harrison Ford, and comes home to Roscoe — who she says is more of a “cat-dog.”
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10 Signs Your Cat Has Imprinted on You
Feeling like you have a little shadow these days? Here’s why that’s happening.
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Hannah Shaw Wants You to Get Your Pet to the Vet
The “Kitten Lady” has partnered with Royal Canin and Uber Pet to help you stay on top of your cat’s health.
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Why is My Cat Twitching in Their Sleep?
Why do they do it? Here are the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep — from sweet dreams to scary spasms.
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Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Cat
It’s Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week. Here’s why bonded kitties, senior cats, and felines with FIV make just as amazing pets as any other.
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Everyone’s Favorite Feline Video Game Is Being Adapted for the Big Screen
Stray is going to become an animated film, thanks to Annapurna Animation.
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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.
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Meet This Colony of Accidentally Insta-Famous Cats
How one cat colony inspired their hundreds of thousands of social media followers to care about cat rescue — and became superstars in the process.
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Not All Cat Toys Are Created Equal
Here are the toys that will motivate your pet to get in the game.
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Should I Let My Cat Sleep With Me? Things to Consider About Having Your Cat in Bed
Here are the pros and cons of having a feline sleeping buddy.
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And Just Like Cat: 15 “SATC”-Inspired Names For Your New Pet
In addition to being iconic, this show is a glossary of good pet names.
![Sarah Jessica Parker and her adopted cat from And Just Like That.]()
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Thanks to Susan Alexandra, Your Pet’s Face Adorns Your New Favorite Accessory
Talk about a forever piece.
![Susan Alexandra custom pet portraits on beaded purses and jewelry.]()
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Aparna Brielle’s Kitty Is “a Gateway Cat” to Lifelong Pet Parenthood
The FUBAR actress became a first-time pet mom when she adopted Oscar Wilde. Now, he’s turned her formerly pet-averse family into cat people, too.
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Sarah Jessica Parker Adopted the “AJLT” Cat
The appropriately named “Shoe” is now called Lotus and is the newest member of the Parker-Broderick fam.
![Sarah Jessica Parker adopts cat from And Just Like That.]()
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What’s Stopping You From Fostering a Pet?
Here are six very good reasons why you should reconsider.
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42 Best Labor Day Deals for Pets
From Dyson’s pet hair vacuum to Fable’s coveted crate, a post-summer oasis awaits everyone in the fam.
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Virgo Season Is For Pet Parents Who Never Forget to Bring Poop Bags
And have to learn it’s OK to trip over the leash every once in a while.
![Zendaya and her dog, Beyoncé and her dog, and Jennifer Coolidge and her dog in front of a green background with the earth and a fox]()
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Is Your Cat a Righty or a Lefty?
A cat’s paw preference can give you insight into their temperament, behavior, and emotions.
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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.
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How to Prepare Your Pet For a Natural Disaster
Hurricane season is in full force. A vet breaks down what to include in an emergency go-bag for your pet.
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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.
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Keeping Cats Cool in Summer: Essential Safety Tips for Your Feline Friends
And other summer safety tips.
![Young woman smiles while standing outside wearing a sunhat and holding up her big fluffy cat.]()
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Mastering the Art of Litter Box Training: How to Train Cats to Use a Litter Box
If you do nothing else, teach your cat to poop in their litter box (not your shoe).
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33 Items You and Your Pet Need To Finish Out Your Dream Barbie Summer
Here, pet parents — and their stylish cats and dogs — are “kenough.”
![Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in Greta Gerwig's new movie, Barbie, with a white Pit Bull.]()
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Black Cats: Good Luck Charms or Bad Omens?
August 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day. Let’s dispel some silly superstitions that haunt them.
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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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What to Do If Your Cat Gets Stung By a Bee
It’s not always as simple as scraping out the stinger. Find out everything you need to know.
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Automatic Litter Boxes Work For Many Cats (Just Not Mine)
I introduced my cat to an automatic litter box, and let’s just say it went off with multiple hitches.
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How You Can Test the Waters of Pet Parenthood
How five aspiring pet parents are getting their feet wet by moonlighting as shelter volunteers and dog walkers.
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Do Cats Get Jealous? Exploring Feline Emotions and Social Dynamics
Is there a green-eyed monster hiding in that adorable ball of fluff?
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A Step by Step Guide on How to Clicker Train Your Cat
This popular training technique isn’t just for dogs. Here’s how you can use it for your cat.
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This Ripple Rug Is the Perfect Activity For Your Easily Bored Kitty
The best toy to keep your cat focused, entertained, and deterred from scratching the furniture.
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You Can Transfer Your Woo-Woo Crystal Habit to Your Stressed-Out Cat
Merci Collective founder Chani Ronez on her new collection of crystal and catnip-infused toys for cats.
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Treat Your Cat to These Matcha and Mochi-Inspired Catnip Toys
Finally. Toys that foodies, er, felines, will appreciate.
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9 Best Holistic Allergy Relief Products
Integrative veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt shares her favorite products to attack pesky pet allergies.
![Dr. Lindsey Wendt holds a dog in front of a collection of allergy products.]()
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What Does It Take to Co-Parent a Pet With Your Ex?
It’s definitely not for everyone. Here are five stories of pet co-parenting to keep in mind.
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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.
![A Burma breed cat on a leashed harness sitting near a feet of a girl at a pedestrian crossing.]()
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Get to the Point: Can Cats Play With Laser-Pointer Toys?
People have opinions about this cat toy. Here’s what you need to know.
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It’s Seriously Uncool to Declaw Your Cat
A cat veterinarian explains why the inhumane surgery is no joke.
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Should You Put Your Pet in Your Dating Profile?
Apparently, it’s a great way to find a match.
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Calling All LA Cat Lovers
If you can adopt, foster, or donate, Stray Cat Alliance needs your help to care for a “tsunami of kittens.”
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Leo Season 2023 Will Bring Out the Loyal Pet Parent in You
Leos are lion-hearted, bold, and they are incredibly devoted to those they love — including the furry ones.
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How One New York City Domestic Violence Shelter Aims to Expand Care to Survivors’ Pets
The New York-based organization wants domestic violence shelters across the country to house and provide for pets, too.
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MoMA Has the Pop-Up Store of Your Artsy Pet Parent Dreams
A watermelon-shaped litter box, crocheted toys, and harnesses and leashes that come in colors your favorite TikTok influencer would envy.
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Pet Project LA Is a “Pet Store Slash Therapy Session”
Come for the pet accessories, toys, treats, and more. Stay for the community (and all the pretty things).
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In “Kitty Language,” Lili Chin Draws You a Literal Cheat Code to Your Cat
The author and artist uses informative (and freakin’ adorable) images to teach cat parents everything about kitty communication.
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The Ultimate Shopping List For Your New Cat
It’s National Kitten Day! Here are all the new cat essentials you need, recommended by real pet parents.
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Pet-Friendly Pest Control For Your Summer Garden
Here’s how to be safe if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.
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Yes, Cats Can Get Heartworm. Here’s How to Prevent It
Dogs are the natural target for these worms, but that doesn’t mean your cat isn’t at risk.
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Dream of High-Fiving Your Cat? Here’s How to Teach a Cat Tricks
It takes some patience (shocker), but it can be done.
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The Best Amazon Prime Day 2023 Pet Deals
Save the date! From July 11 to 12, you can finally buy smart home devices, travel essentials, interactive toys, and more stuff majorly on sale.
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How Many Cat Naps is Too Many?
A very sleepy kitty isn’t usually a problem, but watch out for these signs of medical distress.
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7 Ways Student Loan Debt Relief Could Have Benefitted Pets
The Biden administration’s plan has been blocked by SCOTUS. Here’s how pets’ lives could have been better if their parents had extra cash.
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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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How to Help the Rescue Pets Who Seem to Be Stuck at Shelters Forever
And why the problem of long-term rescue and foster animals persists.
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Cats vs. Dogs: Exploring Feline Intelligence and Canine IQ
A common (if not silly) question with a complicated answer.
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Happy Fourth of July. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
This holiday should be for fireworks and grill-outs — not trips to the ER.
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Jazz Jennings and Her Band of Cats Are the Definition of Trans Joy
The activist and artist grew up in the spotlight but stays grounded with the help of her fam — both human and feline.
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Cat Allergies: Do Hypoallergenic Cats Exist?
If the sniffles are getting you down, don’t stress: You have options.
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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.
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14 Food-Themed Toys to Tease Your Cat
From burritos to baguettes, these catnip-stuffed toys may curb your cat’s munchies.
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For the Resident Pets of This Animal Sanctuary, There’s No Compromise on Happiness
Happiness Compromise Farm is a queer and trans-founded-and-run animal sanctuary with four-legged residents who “couldn’t care less how you identify.”
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It’s All a Little Poopy: Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Scoop cat poop early and often — and keep their poop away from your garden.
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Cats Lifespan: How Long Do Cats Live? And What to Expect
They are the absolute light of your life. Here’s how you can help them live as close to forever as possible.
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Building a Queer Family One Pet at a Time
My life looks nothing like I imagined growing up — but it’s perfectly complete.
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How Sassee Walker Is Single-Handedly Saving Brooklyn’s Neediest Cats
“I have the tools to make these cats’ lives better and I use them. I have to.”
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23 Father’s Day Gifts to Please Your Favorite Cat Dad
He does a lot of work to keep them purring happily. Here’s what you can do for him.
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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.
