Articles by Kerensa Cadenas
Kerensa Cadenas
Kerensa Cadenas is a writer based in New York. She’s previously worked at The Cut, Thrillist, Cosmopolitan, and Complex. Her work has been featured in Vulture, GQ, Vanity Fair, and others.
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Here are the steps you should take.
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And how to safely help your pup at home.
It may be playful, but it’s getting old.
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Why Does Your Dog Go Between Your Legs?
From affection to anxiety, how to understand this clingy behavior.
From affection to anxiety, how to understand this clingy behavior.
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behaviorHow to Potty Train a Puppy in an Apartment
By sticking to a schedule, you’ll find it’s very doable.
By sticking to a schedule, you’ll find it’s very doable.
Uh, do you need anything, kitty?
Cats can be such enigmas.
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Do You Have a Quiet Kitty? Why Some Cats Don’t Meow
You love that your cat is quiet, but sometimes too quiet can be concerning.
You love that your cat is quiet, but sometimes too quiet can be concerning.
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Begging for Belly Rubs? Why Your Cat Likes to Have Their Belly Scratched
That’s right—belly rubs are not just for dogs.
That’s right—belly rubs are not just for dogs.
- behavior
Why Does Your Cat Guard You When You Pee?
Sometimes you don’t need guarding—you just need a little privacy.
Sometimes you don’t need guarding—you just need a little privacy.
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behaviorExpert-Approved Tips and Tricks to Stop a Cat From Biting
Follow these tips when those nibbles start getting out of hand.
Follow these tips when those nibbles start getting out of hand.
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Are You the Target of Your Cat’s Hunt? Why Your Cat Attacks Your Feet
Your cat is adorable. But this behavior? Not so much.
Your cat is adorable. But this behavior? Not so much.
- behavior
Just a Nibble, or Something More? 5 Reasons Why Your Cat Bites Your Nose
Here’s why what seems like aggression may actually be affection.
Here’s why what seems like aggression may actually be affection.
They are loud.
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lifestyleCatVideoFest Is Here! Watch All the Hilarious Cat Mayhem While Supporting Local Shelters
The annual festival will delight cat lovers in 250 theaters nationwide.
The annual festival will delight cat lovers in 250 theaters nationwide.
![Timothy Taylor is pleased to announce Dog Days of Summer, a group exhibition that centres on man's best friend as a timeless subject in art history.]()
lifestyleYour Dog Wants You to Visit This New York Art Exhibit
Dog Days of Summer runs through August 23 at the Timothy Taylor art gallery.
Dog Days of Summer runs through August 23 at the Timothy Taylor art gallery.
They’re cute in the garden, not so much for your cat. Here’s why.
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No. And here’s why.
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What Is the Best Antibiotic for Cat Bites?
When playtime gets a little rough, here’s how to take care of yourself.
When playtime gets a little rough, here’s how to take care of yourself.
That’s not food, bud.
![‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Border Collie Messi Wins Palm Dog 2023.]()
lifestyleThe Dog Trainer for Messi, of Oscar-nominated “Anatomy of a Fall,” Talks New-Found Fame
The Border Collie is the true star of the film, which is up for five Academy Awards this weekend.
The Border Collie is the true star of the film, which is up for five Academy Awards this weekend.
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lifestyleArabelle Sicardi’s Jazz-Loving Dog Has Taught Them the Healing Power of Companionship
Titan was just their partner’s pup. Now, he’s the writer’s favorite excuse to take a mental-health break from late-night edits.
Titan was just their partner’s pup. Now, he’s the writer’s favorite excuse to take a mental-health break from late-night edits.
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lifestyleGracie McGraw’s Dog Baz Is a Broadway Baby
The New York-based actress is forging her own path on the Great White Way with her killer pipes, a busy city life, and a pup who is “drama dot com.”
The New York-based actress is forging her own path on the Great White Way with her killer pipes, a busy city life, and a pup who is “drama dot com.”
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lifestyleFotografiska’s Represents How Integral Dogs Are to Their Parents’ Lives
Partial ticketing proceeds for the show will benefit actress Katherine Heigl’s Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, an organization dedicated to animal welfare.
Partial ticketing proceeds for the show will benefit actress Katherine Heigl’s Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, an organization dedicated to animal welfare.
![Sarah Jessica Parker and her adopted cat from And Just Like That.]()
lifestyleAnd 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.
In addition to being iconic, this show is a glossary of good pet names.
![Sarah Jessica Parker adopts cat from And Just Like That.]()
lifestyleSarah Jessica Parker Adopted the “AJLT” Cat
The appropriately named “Shoe” is now called Lotus and is the newest member of the Parker-Broderick fam.
The appropriately named “Shoe” is now called Lotus and is the newest member of the Parker-Broderick fam.
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lifestyleJazz 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.
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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Who won this year’s Palm Dog (er, Palme d’Og) Award?
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lifestyleKelsey Darragh’s Pit Bull, Hippo, Is Her True Soulmate
The filmmaker, comedian, and mental health advocate’s boyfriend didn’t want to adopt their foster pup. She ditched the guy and kept the dog.
The filmmaker, comedian, and mental health advocate’s boyfriend didn’t want to adopt their foster pup. She ditched the guy and kept the dog.
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shoppingMillie Bobby Brown Is Launching a Pet Apparel Line
Take your pet’s style to an Eleven: two collections launch in July.
Take your pet’s style to an Eleven: two collections launch in July.
![Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifi) and her dog in the Netflix series Queen Charlotte.]()
lifestyleThe Real History of Queen Charlotte and Pomeranians
The monarch, featured in Netflix’s new Queen Charlotte, started the royal family’s obsession with Pomeranians.
The monarch, featured in Netflix’s new Queen Charlotte, started the royal family’s obsession with Pomeranians.
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shoppingHow The Pet Pillow Helps Me Grieve My Beloved Pandemic Kitty
I spent all of lockdown with a brand-new rescue cat. Earlier this year, she died, and one special gift has helped me heal.
I spent all of lockdown with a brand-new rescue cat. Earlier this year, she died, and one special gift has helped me heal.
![Two people hold their white-and-black dogs, one of whom wears a pink tutu. The woman kisses one of the dogs on the head.]()
lifestyleA California Bill Could Significantly Help Unhoused People and Their Pets
Pet parents wouldn’t have to choose between temporary shelter and keeping their pets.
Pet parents wouldn’t have to choose between temporary shelter and keeping their pets.
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And queen of our hearts forever.
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