Articles by Kelly Conaboy

Kelly Conaboy

Kelly Conaboy is a writer and author whose work has been featured in New York Magazine, The New York Times, and The Atlantic. Her first book, The Particulars of Peter, is about her very particular dog, Peter. (Peter works primarily as a poet.)

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  health

  6 Ways You Can Get Help Paying for a Pet Care Emergency

  Pet insurance is ideal, but there are some other options if you're stuck.

  Pet insurance is ideal, but there are some other options if you're stuck.

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  health

  7 Human Wellness Trends Making Their Way Into the Pet Space

  Your pet can benefit from your self-care practices, from CBD to acupuncture. (Yep, you read that right.)

  Your pet can benefit from your self-care practices, from CBD to acupuncture. (Yep, you read that right.)

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  health

  Should You Let Your Dogs Share Bowls?

  And other incredibly valid bowl-safety questions you’re probably asking.

  And other incredibly valid bowl-safety questions you’re probably asking.

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  lifestyle

  The Hard Truth: Some So-Called “Rescues” Are Hoarding Situations in Disguise

  Here’s how to recognize the signs that you’ve encountered one.

  Here’s how to recognize the signs that you’ve encountered one.

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  lifestyle  |  Heavy Petting

  My Dog Is Perfect—But Should I Put His Picture in My Dating Profile?

  Who better to answer this burning question than someone who met their husband because of a cute dog photo.
  

  Who better to answer this burning question than someone who met their husband because of a cute dog photo.
  

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  lifestyle

  Does Your Attachment Style Affect How You Are as a Pet Parent?

  You know you’ve wondered this...

  You know you’ve wondered this...

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  behavior

  People Are Bad at Knowing When Their Cats Are Pissed, New Study Says

  We can tell when cats are happy, but we’re pretty bad at figuring out when they’re not.

  We can tell when cats are happy, but we’re pretty bad at figuring out when they’re not.

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  lifestyle

  Pet Parent Guilt Is Very Real—Here’s How to Stop Feeling So Bad About It

  It’s a super common feeling, but it isn’t always healthy.

  It’s a super common feeling, but it isn’t always healthy.

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  lifestyle  |  To the Rescue

  The ASPCA Rescued 300 Mistreated Dogs Across Four States in Only 30 Days

  Here’s how they were able to pull off this incredible feat.

  Here’s how they were able to pull off this incredible feat.

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  behavior

  No, Your Dog Does Not Feel Guilt—Here’s What Those “Regretful” Looks Really Mean

  Your pup doesn’t actually feel bad about eating your pizza.

  Your pup doesn’t actually feel bad about eating your pizza.

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  behavior

  Nature vs. Nurture: Does Your Parenting Style Influence Your Pet’s Behavior?

  Your personality may actually have something to do with your pet’s personality.

  Your personality may actually have something to do with your pet’s personality.

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  lifestyle

  3 Celebrity Dog Groomers Share Their Wildest Moments on the Job

  A behind the scenes look at the fumbles, challenges, and everyday drama of professional dog grooming.

  A behind the scenes look at the fumbles, challenges, and everyday drama of professional dog grooming.