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lifestyleKinship Veterinary Review Board
Meet the veterinary professionals writing, reviewing, and consulting on our health advice.
Meet the veterinary professionals writing, reviewing, and consulting on our health advice.
![Happy young woman with her back dog in front of a green garage door in a street in Paris France.]()
lifestyleToday Is National Black Dog Day—Why You Should Adopt a Black Dog
Sadly, black dogs are adopted less than pups with lighter coats. Here’s everything you should know about “black dog syndrome.”
Sadly, black dogs are adopted less than pups with lighter coats. Here’s everything you should know about “black dog syndrome.”
![Riley the rescue Golden Retriever being transported out of the debris of the World Trade Center.]()
lifestyleHonoring the Rescue Dogs of 9/11
Kinship pays tribute to the pups who risked their lives to save others 23 years ago.
Kinship pays tribute to the pups who risked their lives to save others 23 years ago.
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lifestyleHappy Fourth of July Weekend. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
This holiday should be for fireworks and grill-outs—not trips to the ER.
This holiday should be for fireworks and grill-outs—not trips to the ER.
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lifestyleThe Dog-Friendly New York City Guide for Your Favorite City Slicker
Whether you’re brunching, barhopping, or looking for a place to crash in NYC, your dog deserves to come with you.
Whether you’re brunching, barhopping, or looking for a place to crash in NYC, your dog deserves to come with you.
lifestyleCrufts, the World’s Largest Dog Show, Was Full of Surprises
Kinship has been keeping up with all the action.
Kinship has been keeping up with all the action.
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shoppingHow We Chose the Winners For Best in Show 2023
Here’s how we selected everything you’re shopping in our Best in Show guide this year.
Here’s how we selected everything you’re shopping in our Best in Show guide this year.
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shoppingTravel
Shop the safest pet essentials for at home and on the road — from dog crates to carriers and pet seat belts. Before you know it, you’ll be at your destination safe and sound.
Shop the safest pet essentials for at home and on the road — from dog crates to carriers and pet seat belts. Before you know it, you’ll be at your destination safe and sound.
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shoppingGroom
Your pet might like their natural scent (there’s nothing like that new puppy breath), but you certainly don’t. Here are shampoos, toothpaste, litter — everything you need to keep your pet feeling soft and shiny (and free of itches and odors).
Your pet might like their natural scent (there’s nothing like that new puppy breath), but you certainly don’t. Here are shampoos, toothpaste, litter — everything you need to keep your pet feeling soft and shiny (and free of itches and odors).
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shoppingWear
Dress your dog or cat in the latest street style and designer lewks. At the very least, they need a coat for the winter. At the very most, they could use a sweater with strawberries on it — or five.
Dress your dog or cat in the latest street style and designer lewks. At the very least, they need a coat for the winter. At the very most, they could use a sweater with strawberries on it — or five.
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shoppingTech
From scientifically backed dog DNA tests to a wireless water fountain that will appease your finicky kitten and a pet cam that helps you keep track of them all, here’s all the pet-parent tech you didn’t know you needed.
From scientifically backed dog DNA tests to a wireless water fountain that will appease your finicky kitten and a pet cam that helps you keep track of them all, here’s all the pet-parent tech you didn’t know you needed.
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shoppingTrain
The first step of pet parenthood is snuggles, but the second step (OK, it’s at least in the top five on the list) is training, training, training. Here are all the tools you need to get started.
The first step of pet parenthood is snuggles, but the second step (OK, it’s at least in the top five on the list) is training, training, training. Here are all the tools you need to get started.
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shoppingPlay
Keep your pet entertained for hours with our top picks, including treat-dispensing toys, interactive puzzles, and even a classic Lambchop stuffy that will become your puppy’s favorite new snuggle bud.
Keep your pet entertained for hours with our top picks, including treat-dispensing toys, interactive puzzles, and even a classic Lambchop stuffy that will become your puppy’s favorite new snuggle bud.
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shoppingThe Stats Behind Best in Show
We surveyed 1,000 pet parents — and spotted five trends to help us choose our Best in Show winners.
We surveyed 1,000 pet parents — and spotted five trends to help us choose our Best in Show winners.
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shoppingThe Best Amazon Prime Day Pet Deals to Shop Now
October 11 is the last day to take advantage of major deals!
October 11 is the last day to take advantage of major deals!
![An Israeli woman hugs her dog in a bomb shelter while sirens sound as rockets from Gaza are launched towards Israel in Ashkelon, southern Israel.]()
lifestyleHow to Help the Pets Affected By the Israel-Hamas War
A list of on-the-ground orgs to help as conflict escalates.
A list of on-the-ground orgs to help as conflict escalates.
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shoppingEverything You Need to Know About October’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Plus, get early savings on some must-have pet products.
Plus, get early savings on some must-have pet products.
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lifestyleRemembering Bob Barker’s Legacy of Animal Advocacy
The Price Is Right host, who died last week, famously said, “Nothing gives me quite so much joy as when people tell me they've had their pets spayed or neutered.”
The Price Is Right host, who died last week, famously said, “Nothing gives me quite so much joy as when people tell me they've had their pets spayed or neutered.”
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shoppingThe Best Amazon Prime Day 2023 Pet Deals
Save the date! From July 11 to 12, you can finally buy smart home devices, travel essentials, interactive toys, and more stuff majorly on sale.
Save the date! From July 11 to 12, you can finally buy smart home devices, travel essentials, interactive toys, and more stuff majorly on sale.
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shoppingIt’s Time to Shop the Second-Ever Amazon Pet Day Deals
You’ve got 48 hours to splurge on your dog or cat. Well, what are you waiting for?!
You’ve got 48 hours to splurge on your dog or cat. Well, what are you waiting for?!
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lifestyleA Look Back at Kinship’s 2022 Cover Stars
If you graced our cover last year, you deserve some more time in the spotlight.
If you graced our cover last year, you deserve some more time in the spotlight.
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shoppingWear
Dress your dog or cat in the latest street style and designer lewks. At the very least, they need a coat for the winter. At the most, they could use a graphic sweater (or five!).
Dress your dog or cat in the latest street style and designer lewks. At the very least, they need a coat for the winter. At the most, they could use a graphic sweater (or five!).
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shoppingWalk
Hit the streets with your pet in gear that’s safe and stylish — from dog collars and cat harnesses to cute kicks and treat pouches. You’ll both be the talk of the dog park every time you step out.
Hit the streets with your pet in gear that’s safe and stylish — from dog collars and cat harnesses to cute kicks and treat pouches. You’ll both be the talk of the dog park every time you step out.
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shoppingWear (2023) [Test]
Dress your dog or cat in the latest street style and designer lewks. At the very least, they need a coat for the winter. At the most, they could use a graphic sweater (or five!).
Dress your dog or cat in the latest street style and designer lewks. At the very least, they need a coat for the winter. At the most, they could use a graphic sweater (or five!).
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shoppingEnter to Win a Custom Pet Portrait by Fishs Eddy’s Artist Ben Lenovitz
We are gifting one to the first subscriber of Kinship Pack!
We are gifting one to the first subscriber of Kinship Pack!
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shoppingLounge
Here are the beds, dog crates, cat towers, and everything else your pet needs to curl up and catch a snooze. Or stare at you from their cozy perch while you fulfill their every need.
Here are the beds, dog crates, cat towers, and everything else your pet needs to curl up and catch a snooze. Or stare at you from their cozy perch while you fulfill their every need.
![Dog sitting in front of orange curtain, surrounded by ornamental flowers]()
shoppingTech
From scientifically backed dog DNA tests to a wireless water fountain that will appease your finicky cat and a pet cam that helps you keep track of them all, here’s all the pet-parent tech you didn’t know you needed.
From scientifically backed dog DNA tests to a wireless water fountain that will appease your finicky cat and a pet cam that helps you keep track of them all, here’s all the pet-parent tech you didn’t know you needed.
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shoppingGroom
Your pet might like their natural scent, but you don’t. Here are supplements, shampoos, toothpaste, litter — everything you need to keep your pet feeling soft and shiny (and odor free).
Your pet might like their natural scent, but you don’t. Here are supplements, shampoos, toothpaste, litter — everything you need to keep your pet feeling soft and shiny (and odor free).
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shoppingTravel
Shop the safest pet essentials for at home and on the road — from dog crates to carriers and pet seat belts. You’re on the go with your best friend, and nothing can stop you.
Shop the safest pet essentials for at home and on the road — from dog crates to carriers and pet seat belts. You’re on the go with your best friend, and nothing can stop you.
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shoppingPlay
Keep your pet entertained for hours with our top picks, from cult-favorite toys to interactive puzzles.
Keep your pet entertained for hours with our top picks, from cult-favorite toys to interactive puzzles.
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shoppingEat
The treats, food, supplements, bowls, and delivery services that will make your pets’ nutritional health the envy of all the other patients at the vet’s office.
The treats, food, supplements, bowls, and delivery services that will make your pets’ nutritional health the envy of all the other patients at the vet’s office.
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It doesn’t have to be a battle.
![Black and tan dog wearing a rainbow scarf in a woman's arms at Kinship Pride Parade]()
lifestyleThe Dogist x Kinship March for Pride
Behold, the best-dressed pets at the 2022 NYC Pride March!
Behold, the best-dressed pets at the 2022 NYC Pride March!
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What’s in a Name? Just ask Urban Dictionary
Your pet wants in on the Instagram name trend. Here are the Wildest readers’ top 10 dog and cat names...and Urban Dictionary’s random definitions for them.
Your pet wants in on the Instagram name trend. Here are the Wildest readers’ top 10 dog and cat names...and Urban Dictionary’s random definitions for them.
