Pets - xoJane

What The Parenting Books Don't Tell You: You Might Not Love Your Pets As Much After You Have A Human Child

Somer Sherwood — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Where once I felt very protective as a pet owner, I now felt it was necessary to protect my human baby from my cat baby. And I didn't expect how sad that would make me feel.

There's a Huge Void In My Life: I Want A Pet But I'm Scared It Will Die

Natalie — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0400

The thing with animals is that they have terribly short lives. Ten years is nothing, an instant, a blur of walks and hugs and throwing massive sticks into lakes.

NYC (Finally) Opens Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelter

s.e. smith — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

The thought of having to abandon my pets to seek safety is wrenching, and makes me go convulsively hug a cat just because I can.

I Talk About My Cats Like They're My Babies, What Of It?

Louise Hung — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400

You have your baby, and I have mine.

My Cats Are on An Expensive Raw Diet That Eats Up Most of My Paycheck

Louise Hung — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0400

I don't live beyond my means, but my cats do.

Decorate Your Place With Plants Without Killing Your Pet

Somer Sherwood — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400

Plants that won't hurt your pet -- for maximum drama and minimal poison.

Make Your Own Dog Treats, Now With More Chicken Hearts!

Claire Lower — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0500

I’ve had people tell me that eating raw chicken makes their dog really happy, but you know what else makes them really happy? Eating used sanitary pads.

My Cat Loves Wearing Clothes And Here Are A Bunch Of Photos To Prove It

Kristen Dunleavy — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Just so you know, this entire article is just an excuse to post gratuitous pictures of my cat wearing clothes.

I Don't Care What You Say: Cat Guys Make the Best Husbands

Angie Bailey of Dogster — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Once I realized the extent of John's cat-mandom, I was in full swoon.

My Dog is in the Office and It's Bringing Out the Best in Everyone! And Then There's Madeline

Mandy — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Behold, it's a 60-lb pitbull wandering around the offices of xoJane, inspiring beautiful Madeline to talk like a damned baby.

How Not To Be A Dick At The Vet Hospital

Claire Lower — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

My dad is fond of saying “Not all pet owners are crazy, but all crazy people have pets.” Truer words never spoken.

I Let My Dog Pick My Boyfriends

Yvette Schmitter of Dogster — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

From now on, all men must pass Chance's sniff test --and the results have been resoundingly spot on.

It Happened to Me: My Neighbor Murdered My Building’s Maintenance Man and I Overheard the Whole Thing

Amanda Lauren — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500

I was in my apartment when I heard screaming and gunshots coming from somewhere in my building.

I Can’t Adopt a Pet, So I'm Volunteering At My Local Animal Shelter Instead

Kelly Dougher — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

My daydreams of taking Fiona home gradually faded away, but my memories of the animal shelter stuck with me.

Why Rabbits Are Better Than Dogs And Cats, And Why I Miss Mine

Kirsty — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0500

I'll have none of your dogs and cats, or your budgies or guinea pigs -- frankly, they can all fuck off as long as bunnies are around.

My Cat Is Actually Evil But I Love Her Anyway

Mallory Sadler — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:30:00 -0500

Once she ran across my entire apartment to claw my mother-in-law’s hand for no reason.

IT'S A NEW YEAR'S MIRACLE! My Cat Came Back After Going Missing For A Year

Louise Hung — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500

I can reduce myself to tears simply by imagining any combination of my pets past or present bravely traversing the wilderness searching for me out of loyalty, love and devotion.

Notes From A (Once) Reluctant Cat Owner

Allan Mott — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500

He doesn’t adore me, unconditionally or otherwise, but that hasn’t stopped me from developing feelings for him. Feelings I’ve never felt for a cat before.

How Do I Tell My Friend Her Place Smells Like Cat Pee?

Dolly F — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:30:00 -0500

How does one keep the pet stank out of the house, anyway?

A PUPPY IS NOT A CHRISTMAS PRESENT! Plus Check Out Our Gallery Of xoJane Staffers' Rescue Pets

Mandy — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Adopting a pet is a big deal, and not something to be sprung on someone who might not be up for the challenge. Besides, rescue pets are AWESOME.