Pets

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.

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.

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.

Owning a pet, especially those kept indoors, means being diligent about what they’re to eat…and what they’re not supposed to eat. Our cats had the habit of chewing on indoor ferns and palm leaves until we sprayed them with lemon juice; we lost a few plants, but we’d rather lose them than our feline family members.

It doesn’t get much cuter (or more fun) than this.

The “Cat People” singer-songwriter would have been elated to learn that he has inspired a felt cat cave that resembles his alter ego, Aladdin Sane.

Keep your dog happy and healthy, without leaving the house.

Here's what dog owners REALLY need.

We love white distilled vinegar. We don’t love the way it smells. But we love it. It’s pretty cheap, it’s non-toxic, environmentally-friendly, and you can use it to do (literally) like a thousand things in your home.We just stumbled on this ridiculous website VinegarTips.com—a website where you can find 1,001 things to do in your home with vinegar.They’ve got cleaning tips (vinegar makes a cheap tile and grout cleaner) and laundry tips (use it as a stain remover).

I have, I think, always loved cats, but I didn’t know it until I had a boyfriend who was allergic, and I realized that if things worked out between us I would never be able to have a cat of my very own. I was surprised by how sad this made me, and surprised when we broke up, so I got a cat, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

The Baby Yoda-plant Venn diagram is coming together.

It has over 6,000 5-star reviews!

"Feel the heartbreak and do it anyway! Because it's not about you, it's about the dog.”

And don't worry—it doesn't sing.

Choose from 14 cat breeds and more than 90 dog breeds (oh, and a rabbit).

Q: My husband and I moved into a townhouse complex a few months ago with our dog and so far we’ve liked living there. The place is well-maintained and the neighbors are all pretty nice – with the exception of one… We always try to be very considerate neighbors, especially since we know what it’s like to deal with the annoyances that come from living around people who couldn’t care less about whether they’re disturbing someone.

Name: BJ and Mae, and their family of rescued animalsLocation: Highland Square — Akron, OhioSize: 1,800 square feetYears lived in: 5 years — owned Mae and BJ’s dedication to living life to its fullest has resulted in a home that is welcoming to all and party-ready at a moment’s notice. Their ability to ballance their brood of rescued animals with a pleasing aesthetic has developed through years of trial and error.

Name: Aubin Crowell of Rebuilt Inc., Florice Houde, and Monkey, Shy Girl, Lil’ Pi, and Ninja Location: Silver Lake – Los Angeles, California Size: 2,200 square feet Years lived in: 4 1/2 years Aubin and Florice’s modern loft is an interesting study of mixing elements to create a successful interior design.

If you’ve got a cat and a laptop, you’ve probably found your kitty lounging about near or on your laptop (or just on computers in general). While we understand that cats enjoy sitting on something warm, it’s kind of funny and annoying at the same time. I can’t remember the number of times that I’ve shushed my own cat Yoda off my laptop. What can you do to stop this behavior?Sure, finding your cat on your laptop is funny.

Surprise! You don't have to buy a new chew toy yet.

We love the combined coffee table-cat hammock.

Your dog, covered in polka dots.

We hope so!

But is there a human-wearing-sweater sweater for your dog?

Would your dog approve of these matches?

Plus this brand has a great donation program.

Help your cat achieve new levels of coziness.

It's supposedly ergonomic too.

We'd be happy to be a fur butler to literally any dog.

Cat trees don't have to look like carpeted towers.

Plus, some suggestions for dog-friendly games.

Ten thoughtful treats for your kitty (and you!) on National Cat Day!

And you can get one that looks like a mini barn.

Working dogs—just like working humans—retire eventually, so where do K9s go when they’re done with their life’s work? Hopefully right into your home.

Boop!

The treats in the calendar are made of salmon and seaweed, two proven cat-pleasers.

Career change dogs, also unfortunately known as failed training dogs, are a great alternative to many families who desire a specific breed and/or a pet with an obedience training background.

Because dogs and cats are adorable monsters.

Here’s what you can do about it.

Not tacky, just cute.

Winter boredom is definitely a problem in my household, and I’ve found that our dogs get just as tired of being cooped up inside as my partner and I do. We take them for regular walks, play in the yard, and do all the normal things that owners do with their dogs, but there are just some days — I’m looking at you, polar vortex — that they don’t get enough exercise. We have two dogs with two very different energy levels.

When I tell people where I shop, it's almost always a surprise.

Cats these days have it all, don’t they? They basically rule the planet, and you’re lying if you say it’s not true. Among all their other throne options, they now have their own artisanal roped bridges.

It didn’t exactly go as planned.

Such a great idea.

Your pup will thank you.

You know the drill: The fireworks start, and your pup starts pacing and barking and panicking. How can you make him feel safe?

They're designed to melt your heart.

If you’re searching for ways to increase the laughter and minimize the stress in your office, I’m almost certain bringing in a furry companion would do the trick. It’s been proven that pets make the office a happier place, so much so, they’ve got their own day to show how much of an asset they can be for the overall decorum of the workplace.

We can safely say that the following list of most popular cat names of 2019 is something that only people are concerned about, since cats know their names but decide to ignore you. Since we know plenty of fur parents put a ton of thought into choosing suitable cat monikers (from using pet name generators to seeking cat-naming advice from animal experts), let’s dive right into some of this year’s most common cat names as revealed by UK cat homing organization Cats Protection.