Here Are the Top 15 Places in the U.S. to Adopt a Pet, According to Yelp
The list makes for a great jumping off point to find a shelter in your area doing great work every day for animals who need a permanent home.
Oct 8, 2021
Now Your Pet Can Do Halloween Costume Virtual Try-Ons
There goes your afternoon.
Sep 21, 2021
6 Ways Becoming a Mom Has Transformed My Relationship With My Home
From nesting to storage, having a baby turned my home upside down in the best way.
Sep 8, 2021
I Am a Queer Person With Straight Roommates — Here's How I Assert My Boundaries
Experts weigh in on how LGBTQ+ people can stay safe and affirmed at home.
Jul 11, 2021
Twitter Is Loving This Super Cute Flower-Shaped Cat Tree
The tweet has over 280,000 likes.
Jul 4, 2021
10 Prime Day Pet Deals You And Your Furry Friends Will Love
They're the ultimate treat!
Jun 22, 2021
This Small Effort is the First Step to Having a Great Summer at Home
Weekend Projects
Grab a pen and paper and get ready to mark the start of a new season — and make your summer dreams come true.
Jun 18, 2021
10 of the Most Useful Things Readers Have Learned From Their Dads
From DIY home repair to how to be a good person.
Jun 16, 2021
This Free Virtual Event Aims to Help Pet Parents Navigate Post-Pandemic Separation Anxiety
Any shake-up in your pets’ daily routines can result in unusual or unwanted behavioral issues, so if you’re concerned about your pups’ well-being without you home all the time in a post-pandemic world, this free class can help.
Jun 9, 2021
After a Year+ of Disrupted Community, Pride Is as Important as Ever
"I’ve realized how much confidence community gives me. Sometimes being yourself isn’t always something you can do alone."
Jun 7, 2021
A Delightfully Absurd Reality Show About Pet Influencers is on Netflix
"Pet Stars" evokes "Dance Moms" meets "Kardashians" meets "The Hills" — but with cute animal influencers.
Jun 6, 2021
10 Ways to Take Care of Yourself If Mother’s Day is Hard for You
While Mother's Day is a fun family holiday for a lot of people, for others—especially those who have lost a mother or child—it can be a painful reminder of grief and loss.
May 5, 2021
Is Your Pup Born to Be a Star? One Hotel Company Is Looking for a Picture Paw-fect Pet Ambassador
NEWS
The hotel company is on the hunt for an all-star pup to be its new brand ambassador.
Apr 27, 2021
Refuge and Feeling “Held”: What “Home” Means to LGBTQ Organizers
“When I was homeless, sometimes in the right places, I felt at home.”
Apr 25, 2021
This TikTok Couple Shares Hilarious Skits of Common (and Very Relatable) Roommate Problems
NEWS
Living with someone else definitely has its ups and downs.
Apr 21, 2021
These Photo Books Automatically Capture Your Pet's First Year on Instagram
NEWS
It's the purrfect way to celebrate.
Mar 4, 2021
Zara Home’s First Pet Collection Is Absolutely Pawfect
NEWS
Zara just dropped a pet collection that not only ups your pet’s style game, but also makes their accessories a welcome addition of your aesthetic.
Mar 3, 2021
How the Pandemic Has Impacted Romantic Relationships, According to One Survey
According to Homes.com, love has weathered the COVID-19 storm.
Feb 13, 2021
7 Last-Minute Date Night Ideas Anyone Can Pull Off
Just in case you forgot to plan something in advance...
Feb 12, 2021
9 Long-Distance Relationship Tips for Staying Close With Friends, Too
According to relationship experts.
Feb 10, 2021
How to Watch the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday 2021
Don't miss the furry festivities.
Feb 6, 2021
Welcome Major Biden to the White House at the First-Ever Virtual ‘Indoguration’
In honor of Major Biden being the first shelter dog to post up in the most famous U.S. household, the organization that rescued him is hosting the first-ever virtual “indoguration” party.
Jan 15, 2021
5 Things "The Circle" Got Right About Maintaining Relationships Virtually
The show revealed a lot about staying connected while being physically apart.
Jan 15, 2021
The Surprising (and Better) Use I Found for My Favorite Pet Food Containers
They're huge time savers.
Jan 11, 2021
Does the Dog Die in the Movie? This Website Will Tell You
Find out whether the feel-good movie will actually leave you feeling good.
Dec 22, 2020
Scientists Studied How Dogs Recognize Other Dogs, and the Research Is Adorable
Brb, becoming dog scientists.
Dec 22, 2020
The Time-Honored Benefits of Multigenerational Living
In the 1950s, my dad, his sister, and his cousin grew up under the same roof. Could this become the norm again?
Dec 18, 2020
This Guide Dog Organization Is Looking for Volunteer Remote Puppy Raisers
NEWS
The recently-launched raise a puppy initiative gives dog lovers over the age of 18 the chance to serve as a remote puppy raiser, which means anyone who lives near the organization’s many locations across the country is eligible to apply.
Dec 1, 2020
Tell Us Your Cat Doesn’t Need This Cat Hoodie
Your cat deserves everything, including this hoodie.
Nov 25, 2020
This Modular Dog Bed Can Be Customized to Fit Your Dog’s Personality Type
Apparently dogs have eight distinct personality types, and this bed is for all of them.
Nov 25, 2020
This Company Will Send a Cutout of You To Your Family’s Holiday Dinner
This will definitely liven your family’s spirits.
Nov 18, 2020
This Bed is the Purrfect Playground for Cats
NEWS
At first glance, it might seem like a regular bed with a few stylish circle cutouts in the frame. But once you lift the mattress, it reveals a secret labyrinth where your feline can hide and play.
Nov 18, 2020
This November Is “Family Month” Here at Apartment Therapy
I haven’t shared this here yet, but one good thing that’s come out of this very-not-good year? I’m having a baby girl in February.Of course, I’m terribly excited, but I’m also terribly anxious—starting with the idea that we’re planning to stay in our one-bedroom apartment, at least for the first year. I could barely fit my husband’s stuff in here when he moved in five years ago, how on earth will we fit a third human being?!
Nov 2, 2020
A Builder Made Her Dog a Selfie Booth With LEGO Pieces
A three-legged selfie star is born.
Oct 17, 2020
Aldi Fans Are Obsessed With These $8 Kitty Haunted Houses
The houses include catnip and two scratch pads.
Oct 15, 2020
Polite Ways to Ask Your Engaged Friends (Potentially) Rude Questions
Weddings
Before you go all 20-Questions: Wedding Edition™, take a step back.
Oct 5, 2020
A New “Dating” Show Matches Adoptable Pets With Loving Owners, and Awww
Watch these pups find their fur-ever homes.
Jul 26, 2020
7 Things You Can Do With Far-Away Friends That Don’t Involve Screens
Some of these ideas might require you to get outside of your comfort zone a little bit, but it will be so worth it.
Jul 16, 2020
Turns Out, You’ve Been Calculating Your Dog’s Age in”Human Years” All Wrong
The doggy aging process is a lot weirder than we thought.
Jul 12, 2020
3 Rules that 2 Adults Use to Share 1 Open Plan Loft Without Annoying Each Other
Ever been caught dancing in the background of your partner’s Zoom call? Me neither. My husband Michael and I live in a 750-square foot loft with twelve-foot ceilings and a large east-facing window in Brooklyn. We couldn’t be more in love with our place—it’s airy and spacious, but the open-floor plan makes it tricky for his traditional office job and my work as a content creator to co-exist.
Jul 9, 2020
These 3 Relationship Rules Will Solve Your Fights About Falling Asleep During Netflix
The point of watching a show together is to watch the show *together*.
Jun 24, 2020
Treat Your Pet to New Gear During Chewy’s Summer Savings Event
Save up to 50% off on pet essentials!
Jun 24, 2020
Get Your Tickets to This Quarantine Cat Film Festival Right Meow
This Friday, Pittsburgh's Row House Cinema will be streaming the "Quarantine Cat Film Festival," a 70-minute compilation reel of cat videos filmed by more than 1,000 people during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Jun 18, 2020
Turns Out, Dogs Go Through a Grumpy Teenage Phase During Puberty, Too
Like their human teenage counterparts, the dogs in the study seemed to get noticeably more rebellious during their teenage years.
Jun 1, 2020
Quibi’s New Show “Barkitecture” Is the MTV “Cribs” of Dog Houses
It's the show where ridiculously luxe dog houses are made for pups, some with celebrity owners and others that are celebrities themselves.
May 14, 2020
Pet Owners Are Loving Doll Beds, and These Instagrams are Proof That It’s Too Cute
There's adorable proof of it on Instagram.
May 12, 2020
What to Do If You and Your Roommate Disagree on the Concept of “Social Distancing”
Here's what to say if they're a bit more lax on the definition.
May 9, 2020
I Moved in with My Boyfriend During a Global Pandemic and It's Going... Fine?
We're no less stressed about the current state of the world, but we're comforted.
May 6, 2020
The CDC Has Updated COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines for Pets—Here’s What It Means
The federal agency suggests that people “treat pets as you would other human family members."
Apr 29, 2020
It’s OK to Be the Rude Neighbor Right Now
Social distancing is awkward.
Apr 24, 2020
11 Ideas For a Fun and Perfect Date Night In
You can still find ways to make things romantic, fun, and refreshing even when every night is at-home date night.
Apr 16, 2020
3 of Our Favorite Mail-Order Meals for Your Dog Right Now
Want to get real food for your dog (read: no kibble!) sent to you through the mail? You can!
Apr 3, 2020
Miss Your Pals? Now You Can Send Your Friends Virtual Puppies
Your friends’ inboxes are about to get a whole lot happier.
Mar 27, 2020
Take A Tour Of British Royal Homes Without Leaving Your Own
Until you can visit these royal homes physically, then virtually visiting will have to do.
Mar 28, 2020
A Dog Made a Snack Run and Other Ways Pet Owners Are Getting Creative While Quarantined
Pet owners are getting creative during this uncertain time.
Mar 26, 2020
This New Brand Loves Cats So Much, Even Its Boxes Convert to Cat Houses
They make well-designed products for your favorite felines.
Mar 24, 2020
This Cat Tree Looks Like Actual Tree, So You Can Bring Nature Indoors
You can even add autumn leaves.
Mar 20, 2020
“Dogs Working From Home” Is The Instagram Account We Can All Relate To Right Now
As many of us are only finding out now, working from home isn’t easy. Some might say it’s even ruff.
Mar 20, 2020
The Free “Video Voicemail” App That Helps Me Stay in Touch With My Long-Distance Best Friend
Marco Polo has given me a way to hold special people close in my life regardless of our physical distance.
Dec 7, 2019
These Clever Products Make Bathing Your Dog Less Stressful for the Both of You
We smell some clean dogs in our future!
Mar 14, 2020
Reddit Has a Genius DIY “Lap” for Keeping Clingy Pets Happy When You’re Working from Home
This couple used a pair of sweatpants stuffed with a duvet cover and a heating mat, propped up on the couch to make the fake lap.
Mar 7, 2020
This Hotel Doubles as a Foster Home for Dogs
And if guests fall in love with a dog, they can adopt it.
Mar 2, 2020
Pour Yourself a Purr-fect Cup of Tea from This Cat-Shaped Teapot
The matching sugar and creamer pots feature ceramic mice.
Feb 29, 2020
This Minimalist “Slender House” Defies Its Name and Comfortably Fits a Family of Three
This two-story space is filled with natural finishes and a neutral color palette.
Feb 29, 2020
Having a Dog Could Make Your Child a Better Reader, According to a Study
While you probably already know that owning a dog can teach children responsibility, it turns out that dogs can motivate kids to read for longer periods, too.
Feb 24, 2020
These Are the Most Popular Mixed-Breed Dogs By State
One dog dominates the map.
Feb 24, 2020
These Memory Foam, Faux Fur Dog Beds Are Both Luxurious and Easy to Clean
We can't help treating our dogs like royalty.
Feb 24, 2020
Why Do Dogs Stare? Here Are a Few of the Reasons
Is it about love or just food?
Feb 24, 2020
Looking to Pamper Your Pet? Nordstrom Has the Paw-fect Pop-Up
Items range from comfy beds, novelty toys, and outfits so adorable we want a matching set.
Feb 23, 2020
These Tweets Capture the Joy and “Meh” of Single’s Awareness Day
Take this as an antidote to all those earnest partner appreciation posts.
Feb 17, 2020