Articles by Tim Barribeau
Tim Barribeau
Tim Barribeau is a freelance writer, editor, cat dad, and “help your boyfriend buy a suit that actually fits for once” consultant. He was previously the Style and Pets editor at Wirecutter, and has bylines at a bunch of publications that don't exist anymore (and a couple that still do).
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healthWhat’s Up With My Cat’s Skin?
Everything you need to know about cat allergies, according to three veterinary dermatologists.
Everything you need to know about cat allergies, according to three veterinary dermatologists.
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lifestyleHeads Up: It’s Officially “Kitten Season”
Hannah Shaw, aka Kitten Lady, on how you can care for orphaned kittens this spring.
Hannah Shaw, aka Kitten Lady, on how you can care for orphaned kittens this spring.
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shopping9 Subscription Boxes Your Cat Will Thank You for Endlessly
Curated treats, toys, and catnip. What more could a cat ask for—besides the cardboard the toys arrived in?
Curated treats, toys, and catnip. What more could a cat ask for—besides the cardboard the toys arrived in?
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healthHoliday Safety Tips For Overly Festive Felines
Chances are, your cat is already plotting some Christmas chaos.
Chances are, your cat is already plotting some Christmas chaos.
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shoppingThis 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.
The best toy to keep your cat focused, entertained, and deterred from scratching the furniture.
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lifestyleA 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.
From where to begin looking to what the adoption process entails to how to prepare your home for your new pet.
Age isn’t always just a number.
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How to keep your DIY spa pet-friendly.
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lifestyleHow to DIY a Catio
Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo’s tips for building a safe outdoor space for your cat.
Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo’s tips for building a safe outdoor space for your cat.
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lifestyle | To the RescueCARE 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.”
“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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shopping | Behind the BrandBeam Me Up, Kitty
Your cat will be the cutest space explorer in MyZoo’s spaceship bed.
Your cat will be the cutest space explorer in MyZoo’s spaceship bed.
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shoppingThis Catnip Grow Kit Provides Your Cat With a Houseplant They Can Actually Eat
If your loved ones with cats can’t keep a plant alive, this is the gift for them.
If your loved ones with cats can’t keep a plant alive, this is the gift for them.
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shoppingHow the Litter Genie Made Me a Better Cat Dad
The Litter Genie prevents daily scooping, plastic waste, and the sights (and smells) of a full litter box.
The Litter Genie prevents daily scooping, plastic waste, and the sights (and smells) of a full litter box.
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shoppingPetkit’s Air Purifier Transformed the Way My Home Smells
The Petkit Pura Air uses an advanced filtration system to keep pet-friendly homes odorless.
The Petkit Pura Air uses an advanced filtration system to keep pet-friendly homes odorless.
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shoppingPetLibro’s Infinity Cat Tree Is Our Kind of DIY
The modular cat tree with a Wildest exclusive discount.
The modular cat tree with a Wildest exclusive discount.
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lifestyleHow to Prepare for an Adoption Home Visit
7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home.
7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home.
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lifestyle“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.
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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lifestyle | To the RescueSterling “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.
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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lifestyle | To the RescueHow 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.
A loud-mouthed, bread-stealing feline with a cleft lip is saving cats around the world.
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shopping9 Year of the Tiger Gifts for Cat Lovers
Limited-edition Lunar New Year styles inspired by cats...ok big cats.
Limited-edition Lunar New Year styles inspired by cats...ok big cats.
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lifestyleCats Are the Real Stars of the Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Benedict Cumberbatch plays the quirky artist famous for his fanciful illustrations of cats.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays the quirky artist famous for his fanciful illustrations of cats.
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lifestyleMeet “Nathan the Cat Lady” — Model, Actor, Cat Dad Extraordinaire
For Nathan Kehn, building cat forts, scooping litter boxes, and traveling the country to rescue stray kitties is all in a day’s work.
For Nathan Kehn, building cat forts, scooping litter boxes, and traveling the country to rescue stray kitties is all in a day’s work.
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lifestyleA Rescue Kitten Cafe Opens in Venice...and It’s Called Tiny Beans
Adoptable kittens, nitro cold brew, and beach vibes? On my way...
Adoptable kittens, nitro cold brew, and beach vibes? On my way...
