Pets - xoJane

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.

THERE'S FOOD ON YOUR CAT: Natural Hippie Remedies For What Ails Your Pet

Louise Hung — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0500

I'm going to get all Crazy Cat Lady on your ass for a moment so just be cool.

Please Adopt A Shelter Pet, But Here's What You Should Know Before You Do

Rebecca — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0500

While I hope everyone seriously considers adopting their next pet from a shelter, no one talks about how difficult it can be to raise a shelter pet or a pet that is the product of an abusive previous home life.

Would You Guys Help Me Be a Better Dog Owner? Plus Things I've Learned So Far

Mandy — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:00:00 -0500

I've owned my rescued pit bull Samsung (Sam, if you're nasty!) for less than a week, but, man, oh, man, is there a lot to learn. Help?