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Cat Lifestyle

Let’s talk about life as a pet parent. We’ve got travel tips, dating advice, adoption info, and so much more.

Gray longhair Chantilly Tiffany cat sitting on a cat tree at home.
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What Are the Consequences of Breeding Designer Cats?

As shelters overflow with animals, it’s worth asking.

life with pets

Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments of life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants…and how much it all costs.

Cat coming out of hiding from a shoe rack at home.

Come out, come out, wherever you are!

Cat waiting outside the front doors of a house.

Bird flu experts say your outdoor cat should stay inside, but is that even possible?

Woman snuggling her small brown doodle dog outside.

The numbers are a little lower for cat people.

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pets & their people

Let’s talk humans. See what celebs have to say about pet parenthood. Find advice on handling your pet’s other people (e.g. your ex.) And get more tips for the people stuff.

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world.

Take a sneak peek at Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila’s gorgeous new photography book.


Paulina Alexis cover story

The rising star on saving stray animals on her reservation, her horse girl side hustle, and how her character connects with her roots in season 2.

Bea Koch and Leah Hodge with small dog.

The sisters talk romance, pets, and their obsession with both.


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Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

adoption & fostering

New pet parent (or still thinking about fostering or adopting a pet)? Get all the advice you need: how to find the right pet for you, how to introduce them to other pets and kids, and how to bond with your new family member.

Woman volunteering at animal shelter and holding a cat.

We’ve got all the questions you should ask.

Sad dog looking outside of cage door.

There are systemic issues at play.

Philadelphia Eagles demonstrating their pet adoption efforts.

Plus, how you can support your team while joining their mission to protect pets.

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sustainability

Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimize your pet’s carbon pawprint.

Hiker and dog overlooking the top of a mountain

Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon footprint. (Pawprint? You get it.)

woman holding beautiful cat

If your New Year’s resolution is to go green, consider animal rescue.

Black dog laying on its back on the floor with a world map formed out of his fur next to him

The eco-enthusiasts at Matter of Trust want to use it to clean up oil spills.

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travel

From pet travel tips to pet-friendly city guides, we’ve got all your flying, hiking, and biking needs covered.

Person traveling with dog at airport.

Everyone seems to have an opinion.

In this photograph provided by Alexandra Betts, the cat, Rayne Beau, is seen eating food provide by Betts in Roseville, Calif., in Aug. 2024.

Is this the real-life plot of Homeward Bound or what?

Woman holds her small black dog on the airplane.

Pre-flight cuddles are OK, but the carrier is safest for your pal the rest of the trip. Here’s why.

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animal advocacy

Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

Sad dog looking outside of cage door.

There are systemic issues at play.

Falls Township Animal Control discovered 53 cats being housed in a storage facility and called BCSPCA for help rescuing the animals.

Many of them were seriously ill.

More than 100 animals have been rescued from “an alleged neglect case at a licensed veterinarian’s residence” in Sandusky County.

Find out how you can help.

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