pets & their people

The past few years have been a whirlwind for the R&B pop star, but her “little best friend” helps her stay calm in all the chaos.

Man has a new best friend.

Turn those barks and meows into namastes.

You never want to think about it, but it’s important to plan.

The Emmy-nominated actor and Oh Norman! founder on balancing parenthood—in all its forms—with a burgeoning new pet care business.

The veteran safety, who’s headed to the Super Bowl this weekend, tells Kinship all about being a dog dad and his org, The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation.

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.

She couldn’t let allergies get in the way of her love of animals.

Now, the Emmy-winning actress and animal activist is giving it back through her rescue foundation and pet wellness brand, Badlands Ranch. “There is a benefit to our spirits, our minds, and even our physical nature — anyone who has ever loved an animal knows that.”

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 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.”

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.

The star of the new Nat Geo series Farm Dreams feeds her pup fresh popsicles and foraged kelp.

The TikTok sensation and singer-songwriter says their German Shepherd mix, Cubby, has taught them it’s OK not to be perfect.

At least when it comes to their personalities. Not, uh, the other thing.

The activist and artist grew up in the spotlight but stays grounded with the help of her fam — both human and feline.

The co-creator of the Lesbian Bar Project shares her hopes for the future of queer filmmaking and her dog’s star status.

“I think the relationship between a woman and her animal companion can build out a character a lot — they’re more like witches’ familiars than pets.” 

How the Nashville-based artist forever captured the spirit of her best friend and “rock.”

The author of the ninth-most banned book in the US finds joy in creating queer art and basking in the unconditional love of her Chihuahua.

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.

How the Pit Bull advocate is bolstered by her Instagram-famous psychiatric support dog.

The founder of Gentle Thrills was a child of Tumblr who grew up to love pet portraiture and her “dusty queen” of a pup.

“I was like, ‘How can I draw myself without drawing my actual self?’ We have this sort of symbiotic relationship — he’s become this character that I’m able to explore things through...”

The Intersectional Environmentalist founder finds big joy in the tiny lap cat who enjoys staring blankly at the Zoom screen.

The musician, actress, artist, and podcaster paints to honor her great past loves: the pups in her life.

She’s DJed for Dua Lipa and Lauryn Hill, but these days, nothing beats nesting with her rescue pup and new baby.

The multi-hyphenate Cruel Summer star is making big moves. Roger just wants pets.

After mutual health scares, the musician and his pup are healing — together.

And her pup, Mojo, is her stylish right-hand dude.

Especially when the eco-forward fashion designer has red carpet nerves.

Sen. John Fetterman’s “TikTok whisperer” works hard, but Bella helps her chill.

Your For You page has never been cuter.

OK, this is too pure: His favorite words are “love” and “friend.”

Talent (and an obsession with cats) runs in the family.

The award-winning writer-producer-filmmaker’s superpower is rescuing cats — and letting them inspire the virtual worlds he creates.

But, in the end, they are the necessary force behind her art.

With a special nod to Barack Obama, too.

The New Yorker cartoon editor’s assistant is a massive, blood-thirsty, perfect furball.

Back in the day, pinup models donned their victory rolls to boost wartime spirits. Now, they do it to advocate for a much-maligned dog breed. Deirdre Franklin, the founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, explains how a burlesque hobby evolved into a life-saving non-profit.

The founder of indie fashion brand Lisa Says Gah! says George made starting over on her own feel possible. Now, if only she could get him to model one of her wildly popular pet sweaters...

The dreamy hues of the visual artist’s work reflect the magic found in quiet moments. Something kitties appreciate, too.

No matter their star status, all of Rona’s clients are classified as “cozy bears.”

The Baja East creative director might call the shots at work, but at home, Donatella is The Boss.

Whether she’s painting her “demons” or illustrating for Marc Jacobs, the artist is constantly pushing herself to new heights — all with her Husky by her side.

The songwriter has her pup, Georgia, to thank for her new depths of vulnerability on Crybaby, Tegan and Sara’s new album.

The musician’s pup (and love-song muse), Padmé, dabbles a bit in the art of...revenge.

The New York fashion icon’s Poodle is often recognized more often than her.

The abstract artist on how her rescue pup, Sam, photobombed a video project and inspired a brand-new line of dog products.

The fashion veteran talks about how her muse, Shuggie, inspired her home decor and custom wedding accessories.

The model, activist, and musician on his activism philosophy: “I’ve always been drawn to those who have been left behind, forgotten, misunderstood. I relate to them on a very deep, personal level. No matter how different you are, everyone deserves a chance.”

Her serendipitous cat adoption story is just as otherworldly.

Send Etsy suggestions her way.

The Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and lover of cats and dogs thinks oft-misunderstood felines just need better publicity (she even wrote a song for hers).

Talk about finding inspiration everywhere.

Or a pool. Or the ocean.

Don’t we all.

Fashion without the constraints of gender? Paws up for that!

The talent!

Birdie’s Instagram is one of the funniest follows around. Just don’t expect her to follow you back.

The Collina Strada designer’s pup is the ideal NYFW sidekick: He models, has great hair, and fits in a stylish bag.

Dogs — they’re just like us.

Meet Phillip and Daisy, the pups behind Cold Picnic’s colorful, trendy aesthetic.

How the Surfbort frontwoman and Gucci model’s rescue pups, Foxy and Pony, get her out of the house and out of her “feels.”

Montreal-based musician Tess Roby shared the process of making her latest album, Ideas of Space — of which her cat, Lou, seems to approve.

The sartorial curator named her pet clothing line after one of her cats, Marshmallow, but their inspiration on her career hardly stops there...

And did Cowboy and Alfie just inspire a pet product line?

The artist, front man, and queer icon on his terrier, Stix: “She’s like a little stuffed animal that’s come to life and is oblivious to all the hate in the world and just wants to give you love.”

Founder Al Sandimirova on launching a body-positive brand, designing sustainable jewelry, and laboring under Luna’s watchful eye.

How the musician’s pets — present during the making of her new album — counterbalance the weightiness of her work.

The photographer, plant enthusiast and “crazy cat lady” shares her tips and tricks.

The Drag Race All Star on astrology, mental health, and the importance of pets to people in the LGBTQ+ community:
“Baby has no idea about my public persona. She literally just loves me exactly for who I am.” 

Someone disliking a dog? Red flag. Someone asking their partner to give up their dog? Heartless!

The Insta-famous cat dad on fostering 40 kittens, changing stereotypes, and everything you need to know about adopting.

Meeting all the fantastic beasts — real and imaginary — occupying TikTok star Tyler Gaca’s world.

The artist on penning a manifesto that empowers artists, choreographing a ballet, and how her dog fits into her creative process.

The Insta-famous photographer and #vanlife pioneer on how a game of hide and seek with his dog gleaned him digital fame and a book deal.

The lion-hearted animal advocate on rescuing her first kitten in a tree, designing an orphaned animal nursery, and becoming an Instagram sensation.

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.

The Future Earth founder on rescuing a pandemic puppy and using social media to save the planet:
“Our approach is that we’re all in this together during a really transitional, transformational time in society.”  

The Parisian artist on how botanical artists and couture houses, from Rousseau to Schiaparelli, inspire her enchanting works.

The fashion designer turned sustainable farmer on trading city for country life, adopting a working dog, and harvesting farm-to-table treats.

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).

The stand-up comic, performer, and producer and her rescue dog have a pretty solid routine.

The Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian, and writer on her rescue pup Gordi’s cleverly orchestrated adoption, star stalking, and curious interest in Inventing Anna.

In spite of being super allergic to them.

“Although it would have been great to come home [from the Olympics] with better results, there isn’t anything I’d rather come home to than a puppy.”

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.

From mental health tips she learned from her dogs to the shame of running out of poop bags, her illustrations are playful and relatable.

A week before the big game, we hit the gridiron with the longtime official on adoptable puppies, special needs MVPs, and hosts Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.

A loud-mouthed, bread-stealing feline with a cleft lip is saving cats around the world.

“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.”

The Giu Giu designer on her Brussels Griffon’s favorite ’60s-inspired knitwear, Fashion Week duties, and habit of sitting on strange men’s feet.

“It’s always a really funny, happy parade that’s going through the house and workplace at all times.”

“Having dogs, rescue dogs, is not always convenient or comfortable — you have to get used to being uncomfortable. But it’s so worth it. The love is immeasurable.”

“When I bring out my camera she tries to fight me, which is a shame because she really does know how to find her light.”

The Olympic skier, actor, and advocate on rescuing his dog during the Winter Games and using his voice for good causes.

The potter-designer and author-TV star couple’s sassy rescue pup reveals her home décor secrets, favorite reality TV shows, and what she’s getting her dads for the holidays.

The comedy writer and craft enthusiast talks about her celebrity doppelgänger tabby cat.

“I started learning piano pieces during quarantine, and she would hear the music and come scooting into the room and lie down, lounge, and listen to it... She likes music!”

“Blackie was a friend and a collaborator. I never saw him as a pet and I don’t see Bosko as one either — they are family members.”

Moshow “the Cat Rapper” on cat love, TikTok, and fans (a.k.a. his feline family).

The quirky, Insta-famous baker and The Great British Bake-Off star on her adopted kitten littermates and their fascination with watching her knead dough. 

“I just simply like the idea of cats and their specific things. Throwing in a cat is something that comes naturally now when I make an illustration.”

For Nathan Kehn, building cat forts, scooping litter boxes, and traveling the country to rescue stray kitties is all in a day’s work.

From Swifty to Billie to Lil Nas X, these artists are loud and proud about their pet groupies.

Will you accept this litter box?

The Kiev-born, LA-based artist talks surreal cat tattoos and mondo Maine Coons.

The Black Crane designer’s creature comforts include voluminous jumpsuits, vintage trappings, and a delightfully insouciant rescue cat.

The comedian-actress talks about her twinning cats, taking cat naps, and...a new puppy?!

"I have put a gold chain bracelet around her neck as a collar for some photos, but she looks so perfect in just her spotty coat that I keep her au naturel."