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Kitten Be More Single This February 14th?
We all remember what Valentine’s Day was like as kids. Our little shoe boxes were filled with sweets and complimentary notes that made it feel like a real life Candyland. …
Alexis Gomez · February 10, 2021
Pet Health + Wellness
How to Stop a Cat from Scratching Furniture
When you’re bringing a cat into your home, it’s inevitable that they are going to scratch your furniture. Instead of getting upset at your new housemate, try redirecting their cat…
Alexis Gomez · January 15, 2021

Pet Relationships
4 Surprising Tips for Doggy Apartment Living
Living in an apartment with your four-legged friend can be a real challenge sometimes! An apartment lifestyle requires you and your best friend to have good manners. Taking some proactive…
CUDDLY Staff · December 3, 2020

Pet Relationships
14 Surprising Things You May Be Doing Wrong With Your Dog
Stay healthy and have fun doing it with these other resources Hiking with Your Dog Preparing Yourself & Your Pets For Disaster Kids and Pets: Benefits and Safety Tips
Alexis Gomez · November 19, 2020

Pet Relationships
Wilbur the Frenchie, Mayor of Rabbit Hash
As the country had their eyes fixed on the election, there was one small town putting their best paw forward by electing a dog mayor. In fact, Rabbit Hash, Kentucky…
Alexis Gomez · November 12, 2020

Pet Relationships
Denver Repeals Pit Bull Ban with Ballot Measure 2J
After 31 years, Denver’s pit bull ban is finally being repealed. The law meant that residents of Denver were unable to own a dog bearing any characteristic of a pit…
Amy Peterson · November 4, 2020

Pet Relationships
This Rescue Dog’s Dress-Up Changed His Life
Scooter had been dealt a difficult hand in his before-life. There were no sunrises or special treats, there was only a dark forest and the terrible things that would happen…
Alexis Gomez · November 1, 2020
Pet Relationships
Cats Inspiring Us in 2020
Dogs have gotten a lot of accolades over the years, and rightfully so. Timmy would still be trapped in that well if it wasn’t for them, but cats have been…
Alexis Gomez · October 29, 2020

Pet Relationships
Pitbull Dirty Words
Pitbulls have been victims to legislation and Karens alike, but it may be shocking to learn they are hiding in plain sight. The term pitbull is loaded and misunderstood in…
Alexis Gomez · October 26, 2020

Pet Relationships
A Letter To My Abusers – From Perkins, the Dog
Dear Both of You, As I write this, I can’t help but remember a time when I thought you were the greatest people on Earth. It was the day you…
Sydney Marmion · April 6, 2020

Pet Relationships
A Letter To My Dad, On My Last Day – Told By Junior, The Shepherd
Dear Dad, It’s me, June. You and I, we’ve never been one for many words. I guess, after a lifetime, you don’t need to hear someone to understand them. But…
Sydney Marmion · March 14, 2020

Pet Relationships
Body Language 101: What Is Your Dog Telling You?!
Ever wish your dog could talk? Turns out, dogs talk all the time! They use body language to communicate how they feel, what they think and even what they plan…
Alexis Gomez · February 29, 2020