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The First Dogs Have Their Own Website and Social Media Accounts, and They’re Pawsome
Unlike First Pets of the past, you can keep up with the new crew on their own social media.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jan 25, 2021
A Delightful New Study Shows How Different Pets View Their Surroundings
Experience a home from the perspective of your furry BFF.
Jessica Wang
Jan 24, 2021
I Turned a Spare Bedroom into a Dog Gymnasium Using Everyday Household Items
Whether you have a room or a corner, here's what you need to keep your furry friend active and healthy indoors.
Sassafras Lowrey
Jan 21, 2021
6 Ways to Winterize Your Dog for Cold, Snow, and Everything In Between
Because ice and paws don't mix.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 15, 2021
This Minimalist Pet Storage Collection Even Has a Spot for Your Pup’s Favorite Ball
NEWS
Each of the wall-hanging storage units were designed to house a specific pet toy or supply.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 14, 2021
Cat Trees, But Make It Fashion
They're meowtains of fun.
Lydia Mack
Jan 1, 2021
5 New Year's Resolutions You Can Make for Your Dog
Now's the perfect time to brush up on canine manners or learn a new trick.
Sassafras Lowrey
Dec 21, 2020
Attention, Fur Parents: These Are the Most Popular Pet Names of 2020
Did your furry companion's name make the list?
Jessica Wang
Dec 27, 2020
These Are the Most Cat-Friendly U.S. Cities For 2021
Where does your city rank right meow?
Jessica Wang
Dec 14, 2020
This Hanging Macrame Hammock is Purrfect For Your Free-Spirited Cat
Amazon's cat hammock will delight pet parents.
Jessica Wang
Dec 13, 2020
The Truth About "Hypoallergenic" Cats—and What to Do if You Have Allergies
According to an expert.
Sara Radin
Dec 9, 2020
Wayfair’s Latest Sale Includes Stain-Resistant Sofas That Are Big on Style
Shopping
Kids and pets are no match for these babies.
Tim Minerd
Dec 7, 2020
3 Major Ways Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You Something—and Exactly What They Mean
Decoding your feline friend's needs has never been easier.
Sassafras Lowrey
Dec 1, 2020
Yes, DIY Dog Crate Slipcovers Are a Thing, and They're Genius
And you can make one for just $40 if you sew!
Sarah Lyon
Nov 24, 2020
7 Smart Ideas For Decorating a Home with Pets, According to Designers
Here’s how the pros design with pets in mind.
Caroline Biggs
Nov 20, 2020
I Always Thought Cat Toys Clashed With Decor—Until I Found a $25 Robot on Amazon
It gives my cats hours of exercise, and peace of mind for me.
Ella Cerón
Nov 19, 2020
These Meditations Are Specifically Designed for New Pet Parents
There are eight audio tracks designed to make ”pup-renthood” easier to navigate.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 20, 2020
Ariana Grande Is Launching An Animal Rescue in Los Angeles
NEWS
Applications are already open for those looking to add a furry friend to their families.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 20, 2020
Your Dog Will Love Getting This Paw-fect Tiny Backpack for the Holidays
Not only is it cute, but it allows owners to store their dog's essentials wherever they go.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 19, 2020
I Won the Battle Against Cat Clutter in Every Room With These $13 Baskets
In fact, I think my cats love them as much as I do.
Ella Cerón
Nov 19, 2020
How to Prep Your Home for a Dog, According to a Celeb-Favorite Shelter
Start your life together off on the right paw.
Nicoletta Richardson
Nov 19, 2020
I Tried This Popular Paw Cleaner, and 10,000 Amazon Reviewers Aren’t Wrong
I decided to give it a shot, and it turned out to be a lifesaver.
Lydia Mack
Nov 13, 2020
105 of the Cutest Pets from Apartment Therapy’s House Tours
For Family Month, I wanted to round up a ton of adorable pets from our house tours. That's it... that's the entire premise of the post.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 18, 2020
9 Stylish IKEA Hacks Your Cat Will Love
As a proud parent of a cat, a pup, and a lot of plants, I’m a firm believer that family also includes our adorable pets. And family members deserve beautiful and functional surroundings.You might have already upgraded your own spaces with IKEA hacks for your bathroom, tiny kitchen, and closets, but if you haven’t given your cats their own IKEA hacks then it’s time to change that. After all, your cats can appreciate a good IKEA hack just as much as the next human.
Erin Johnson
Nov 18, 2020
This Money Expert Learned the Benefits of Pet Insurance the Hard Way
Aka through a $14,000 emergency.
Sara Li
Nov 18, 2020
This Charming Veterinarian Is Answering All Your Pet Questions on TikTok
NEWS
Even the most seasoned pet parent can learn a thing or two about their beloved animal pals.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 17, 2020
The 6 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S., According to a Dog Expert
Here's where you and your pup should move to.
Sassafras Lowrey
Nov 13, 2020
Yes, Pets and Plants Can Co-Exist Peacefully—An Expert Explains How
Keeping certain toxic plants out of your home is key.
Kara Nesvig
Nov 16, 2020
6 New Home Decor Products That’ll Hold Up to Pets and Kids
STYLE
Looking to expand your family? Check out these kid- and pet-friendly home decor items that don't skimp on style.
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 16, 2020
Target Is Selling Holiday-Themed Cat Scratch Towers
NEWS
Whether you’re diverting your cat from ruining Christmas or rewarding them for making Santa’s nice list, these holiday-themed cat scratchers at Target will certainly be adored by the furry feline in your life.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 16, 2020
Kristen Bell’s Boho Pet Beds Are Disguised as Stylish Baskets
NEWS
If you treat your pets like they are royalty, then you know just how important the hunt for the perfect pet bed is.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 11, 2020
Sam’s Club Sells an Advent Calendar for Your Pooch
NEWS
Now it's your dog’s turn.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 10, 2020
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Dog DNA Test
Dog DNA testing can be a fun way to learn about their ancestry. But with a growing number of kits on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one to buy.
Ashley Abramson
Oct 29, 2020
10 Online Pet Brand Startups That’ll Make Both You and Your Best Friend Happy
Treat your pet to the very best.
Madelyn Simons
Oct 27, 2020
The Pandemic Threw Off Your Pet's Routine, Too—Here's What to Do About It
Including how to help them feel okay with being alone again.
Ashley Ross
Oct 22, 2020
5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Raising Backyard Chickens
I’ve been raising chickens for over 20 years—and here are the five tips I share with every beginner.
Chris Lesley
Oct 22, 2020
Your Dog’s Personality Changes When They Hit “Middle Age”—Here’s What to Expect
One new study found that dogs actually experience a personality shift around their third birthday.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 19, 2020
This Collection of Modern Cat Furniture is Pawsitively Stylish
Say goodbye to ugly cat trees.
Jessica Wang
Oct 17, 2020
If You’d Break Up with Your Partner if Your Pet Didn’t Like Them, You’re Definitely Not Alone
Just how spoiled is your pet?
Megan Johnson
Oct 13, 2020
Over 5,000 Pet Parents Are Obsessed with This Heated Cat House on Amazon
It’s easy to see why this cat house is so popular.
Laura Martisiute
Oct 4, 2020
10 DIY Cat Trees and Other Furniture to Help Your Kitty Lounge and Play in Style
Your cat will love these simple DIY projects.
Erin Johnson
Sep 16, 2020
This New Robot Vacuum Is Perfect for Pet Parents
It's on Amazon for under $200.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 3, 2020
Finally, a Bed That Makes Your Cat Look Like the Boss TheyTruly Are
Bond, Cat Bond.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 29, 2020
Wish Your Dog Could Talk? These Pet Parents' DIY Makes It Possible
They devised a system that teaches their dog how to communicate—and you can try it, too.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 21, 2020
6 Pet-Friendly Design Tips For Your Home That Don’t Compromise Aesthetic
Incorporate these tips from Alessandra Wood, Modsy's VP of Style, into your home.
Jessica Wang
Aug 18, 2020
Having a Pet During Quarantine Can Help You Keep a Healthy Routine, According to a New Study
Whether you recently adopted a pet or already had furry friends before the pandemic, you’re probably loving having something to snuggle and play with at all hours of the day. But for Gen Zers and millennials, having pets during the pandemic has actually been a serious source of self-care, according to a new study.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 13, 2020
Crown & Paw Creates Custom 19th Century Renaissance Portraits of Pets
These portraits are pawsitively regal.
Jessica Wang
Aug 8, 2020
8 Products You Need If Your Dog Has a Shedding Problem
You love your dog, but not their hair everywhere.
Madelyn Simons
Aug 6, 2020
Nearly Half of Pet Owners Prefer to Cuddle Dogs Over Partners, Study Says
On Valentine’s Day, you’d expect pets to take a temporary backseat to their humans’ festive tail-chasing. But a recent Rover.com poll reveals that 47 percent of pet parents cuddle their dog more often than their partner, so perhaps we can expect pooches to receive their fair share of V-Day affection after all.
Kenya Foy
Jul 30, 2020
Talking to Pets Shows How Smart You Are, Study Says
If you’ve found yourself fully engulfed in a one-sided conversation with your favorite furry friend then realized how ridiculous you might look to an onlooker, resist the urge to label yourself a dunce for chatting up your favorite animal. Apparently, there’s scientific proof that says talking to pets is a sign of intelligence.
Kenya Foy
Jul 30, 2020
Martha Wants Pets to Chill With Her New Line of CBD Products
Lifestyle maven Martha Stewart has done wonders for the everyday lives of humans all over the world. Millions owe their improved plant-watering techniques, home makeovers, meal preparation and party-hosting skills to Stewart’s expertise. With her latest venture, the Emmy Award-winning entrepreneur will expand her focus on helping animals live their best lives too, with the upcoming launch of a line of cannabidiol-infused products for pets.
Kenya Foy
Jul 30, 2020
Here’s How to Turn Your Backyard into an Oasis for Your Dog
A few household items is all it takes to keep your dog entertained this summer.
Sassafras Lowrey
Jul 28, 2020
Design-Friendly Litter Boxes for Every Style
Do you want your beloved cat to be able to retreat to her sacred place of solitude without being shunned to the dark corners of your least-tread rooms? Are you also looking to break the stank, not the bank? These budget-friendly feline facilities are less of an eyesore and more of a chic cat pad (catchelor pad?) that will give your little buddy prime real estate in your home. I must preface this by saying I am not a cat owner myself.
Jessica Isaac
Jul 17, 2020
Just in Time for National Dog Day! How To Do a Dog Home Safety Check
Hooray for dogs! They are our best friends, our protectors, our alarm clocks…and sometimes the source of destruction for our favorite shoes. But perhaps most importantly, they make coming home a little less lonely. Whether you’ve just recently brought a new pup home, have just moved homes or even have had a dog in your same home for awhile, consider doing a home check to make sure your home is safe for your furry companions. Next week is National Dog Day!
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 17, 2020
Crazy Cool Cat Shelters for the World’s Most Sophisticated Cats
What a week for discerning cats, huh? First they get super sleek furniture and now these bonkers cool cat structures. A recent fundraiser for L.A. based non-profit, FixNation, enlisted star architecture firms to create unique, beautiful and totally functional homes for cats. Architects for Animals and “Giving Shelter” put the cat homes up for auction alongside celebrity designed cat bowls to raise funds for the spay/neuter services that FixNation provides free of charge.
Nora Taylor
Jul 17, 2020
Look! DIY Litter Boxes Hidden Inside Bookcase
Ask any cat owner with an ounce of decor-savvy what is amongst their top “pet peeves” and litter boxes will likely be high up there (right next to surprise phantom hairballs). Most litter boxes aren’t much too easy on the eyes, and some are just crazy contraptions that forgo any apparent forethought about decor-friendliness (we did roundup our favourite cat litter boxes not that long ago, so all hope is not lost).
Gregory Han
Jul 17, 2020
This Study Reveals the Secret Lives of Cat and Dog People
What does being a pet owner say about you? According to the Rover.com’s report “The Secret Lives of Cat People and Dog People,” it may reveal a little more than you’d like others to know. Based off a survey of 1,261 US adult dog and cat owners, the report not only provides statistical proof of how much humans really love living with their pets, but it also offers insight into how much cat and dog owners have in common as well as how different they are.
Kenya Foy
Jul 17, 2020
This Photographer Shows Another Side of Pet Portraits
We can’t get enough of furry friends over here, and we know some of you are into House Tours just as much for the pets as the decor (no judgement). So when we came across photographer Andrius Burba’s animal portraits, we knew we just had to share. Unless you’ve got a cat and a glass or acrylic coffee table at home, it’s not likely you peek at the underside of pets all that much.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
So Happy Together: Dogs on Sheepskins
When I was looking through our house tours to see all the different places people use them, there was one type of photo that I, happily, kept turning up: dogs on sheepskins. They may just be the next peanut butter and chocolate of the decor world.
Carrie McBride
Jul 16, 2020
10 Ideas for Disguising or Hiding a Litter Box
I’m one of those visitors that cat owners probably dread: I can smell a litter box a block away, and I’m not charmed by a cat doing its business in plain sight of the dinner table. Any of these attempts at making the litter box more discreet will go a long way towards endearing your darling cat to guests like me… TOP ROW: 1. Here’s the first of my three favorite IKEA hacks, this time from Bella Pop. IKEA should really get into the litter box game. 2.
Tess Wilson
Jul 15, 2020
Best Upholstery Fabric Options for Cat & Dog Owners
When that luxurious velvet sofa catches your gaze for the first time, it’s easy to think, “I can totally do this, Fido will learn that he is not allowed up. Simple as that.” We’ve all been there, but let’s get real. Even if you become the dog whisperer and are indeed successful in keeping him off the sofa, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will stay clean.
Ashley Poskin
Jul 15, 2020
5 Ways You and Your Dog Can Be Good Neighbors to Everyone Around You
As a dog guardian, there are things that you can do to support your dog being a good neighbor.
Sassafras Lowrey
Jun 26, 2020
Lidl Is Selling a $20 Sun Bed So Your Pet Can Enjoy Summer Outside
It's paw-fect.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 24, 2020
The 3 Things Pet Owners Should Do Before Selling Their Homes
According to an expert.
Grace Cassidy
Jun 23, 2020
These Geometric Wall Shelves Double as a Cat Playground
They're purrfect.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 9, 2020
6 Cat Breeds for People With Allergies (And Why There’s No Such Thing As Hypoallergenic Cats)
If you’ve ever Googled around for hypoallergenic cat breeds and come up with exactly zero results, that’s because hypoallergenic cats don’t really exist.
Olivia Muenter
Jun 8, 2020
3 Places Where Financial Experts Love to Buy Rugs
They go for quality.
Brittany Anas
May 26, 2020
The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Flooring Options for Dogs
Whether you're concerned about scratches, cost, temperature, or just what's easiest to clean, look no further than these expert-backed options.
Ashley Abramson
May 21, 2020
Cat and Dog People: These Candles Are Made For You
If you’re a cat person (crazy or not) with a landlord who has a strict no-pets policy, it’s really difficult getting your dose of feline friendship, especially in this pandemic wherein you could go days, if not weeks, without interacting with a cat.Here’s the purrfect solution. The Cat People Candle ($19.99) is a milk-scented candle that will make you “think of those soft tongues lapping at a dish of milk, sweet purring and biscuit making.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 14, 2020
These Custom Illustrated Pet Portraits Are a Chic Way to Show Off Your Furry Friends
Pet lovers everywhere know that paying tribute to your furry friends can be the ultimate way to show how much you love your four-legged companions. But if you want to showcase your adoration without sacrificing your home’s carefully curated decor, these custom pet portraits from West & Willow are what your walls have been missing.Getting one of these custom pet portraits couldn’t be easier.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 11, 2020
A 650-Square-Foot Rental Has Cute Cat Decor and the Perfect Pale Pink Color
This creative couple fell in love with this Chicago rental apartment because of its older design and closed concept.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 10, 2020
Dinosaur Shadow Puppets and 4 More Activities to Keep Kids Engaged While at Home
For some parents, home education may have begun as a novel and fun experience. But coming up with new, kid-friendly activities can start to become a draining chore pretty fast. If you’re looking for fresh ideas, here’s a list of a few fun activities for kids of varying age groups.For younger kids, making dinosaur shadow puppets can be a great way to learn a little bit about the earth’s history while still having fun.
Laura Martisiute
May 7, 2020