Recent Kinship articles by Nisha Gopalan

How the spirited Xoloitzcuintli breed shines on Día de los Muertos.

Visit the altar at the LA Zoo now through November 3.

Gorgeous spots across the US that’ll inspire you and your bestie to get your autumn on.

This local rescuer shares how he got started saving LA’s animals in need.

Nicole Fiorentino’s The Pet Groupies also offers pet-sitting services in Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.

Fostering a pet can be one way to help a person in need escape a dangerous situation.

Winnie Au's new photography book puts a positive spin on something that usually bums out dogs—and their parents.

Without the advocacy they need, these animals rely on Americans for help.

Plus, how to give your pup some relief.

The rising star on saving stray animals on her reservation, her horse girl side hustle, and how her character connects with her roots in season 2.

Tony winner and Broadway Barks founder Bernadette Peters tells us about her nonprofit’s star-studded adoption event.

The restrictions create financial and logistical challenges for animal welfare organizations.

A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.

She inspired some of the indie-pop musician’s songs, too.

Turn those barks and meows into namastes.

From hosting fundraisers to posting about their adopted pets, stars can have a huge impact on animal-rescue efforts.

ASSERT is the first on the ground for emergency aid around the world.

Do you have a dog type? Here's why people are drawn to certain pups.

Four years after many DEI activism pledges, a BIPOC academic-advocate weighs in on where we stand today.

LOY-002 is a drug aimed at improving your pet’s quality of life—and helping them live longer. 

They have up to 200 million odor receptors that can pick up all the good (and horrible) smells. Learn how to best support their sensitive sniffers.

Follow these vet-backed tips to help your best bud live a healthy and full life.

Advancements in artificial intelligence are changing everything from the way we detect illnesses to how we keep our pets safe.

From sustainability to training, here’s what the new year promises to bring.

The founder and CEO of Loyal, Celine Halioua, tells Kinship what the future of pet parenthood could look like, starting with more time with your pup.

Vet tech Genesis Rendon shares the challenges and rewards that come with her selfless work.

Puppy mills and animal traffickers are tricking Craigslist users into purchasing dangerously — sometimes terminally — sick dogs.

Albert Sanchez’s Veterinary Ambulance of Southern California brings pets to accessible emergency vet care when they need it—any time of day or night.

This Obama-endorsed teenage animal advocate designs and donates bow ties to shelter dogs to help get them adopted.

This grim case continues to take shape as activists condemn the Arizona Humane Society.

The Shrinking actress gets pep talks from Jason Segel, shares scenes with Harrison Ford, and comes home to Roscoe — who she says is more of a “cat-dog.”

The “Kitten Lady” has partnered with Royal Canin and Uber Pet to help you stay on top of your cat’s health.

Stray is going to become an animated film, thanks to Annapurna Animation.

Happy spooky season.

The FUBAR actress became a first-time pet mom when she adopted Oscar Wilde. Now, he’s turned her formerly pet-averse family into cat people, too.

The TikTok sensation and singer-songwriter says their German Shepherd mix, Cubby, has taught them it’s OK not to be perfect.

She says not having kids — and only dogs — is a huge contributor. Makes you think.

How the Nashville-based artist forever captured the spirit of her best friend and “rock.”

If you’re obsessed with Corook’s Tik-Tok favorite “The Dog,” you’ll be happy to discover the rest of the “Pup Pop” genre.

In volunteers’ Instagram videos, you’ll see both the joy and the fatigue behind finding these deserving pets homes.

Enzo was just one of thousands of dogs killed by cops each year.

She’s DJed for Dua Lipa and Lauryn Hill, but these days, nothing beats nesting with her rescue pup and new baby.

The multi-hyphenate Cruel Summer star is making big moves. Roger just wants pets.

And her pup, Mojo, is her stylish right-hand dude.

Especially when the eco-forward fashion designer has red carpet nerves.

“I’m not their stepfather, I’m the father who stepped up.”

Sen. John Fetterman’s “TikTok whisperer” works hard, but Bella helps her chill.

The award-winning writer-producer-filmmaker’s superpower is rescuing cats — and letting them inspire the virtual worlds he creates.

The academic — an exciting, emerging voice in animal advocacy — comes wielding both cute Pit Bull pics and uncomfortable truths.

But, in the end, they are the necessary force behind her art.

With a special nod to Barack Obama, too.

The songwriter has her pup, Georgia, to thank for her new depths of vulnerability on Crybaby, Tegan and Sara’s new album.

The musician’s pup (and love-song muse), Padmé, dabbles a bit in the art of...revenge.

Send Etsy suggestions her way.

The Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and lover of cats and dogs thinks oft-misunderstood felines just need better publicity (she even wrote a song for hers).

Or a pool. Or the ocean.

The artist and activist on how her work has helped hundreds of dogs get adopted (and how she copes with the heartache of photographing shelter and street dogs around the world).

Filmmakers Brit and Taylor Hensel on their side hustle to save real life “rez dogs.”

Take the cat off your lap and get into it.

How Golden Retrievers are helping Uvalde, TX, students return to class after the May 2022 tragedy.

Dogs — they’re just like us.

How the Surfbort frontwoman and Gucci model’s rescue pups, Foxy and Pony, get her out of the house and out of her “feels.”

Montreal-based musician Tess Roby shared the process of making her latest album, Ideas of Space — of which her cat, Lou, seems to approve.

The artist, front man, and queer icon on his terrier, Stix: “She’s like a little stuffed animal that’s come to life and is oblivious to all the hate in the world and just wants to give you love.”

How the musician’s pets — present during the making of her new album — counterbalance the weightiness of her work.

“The Street Vet” on his heroic work and how you can help.

“He’s my support system when I’m making a beat. He’s kind of like my A&R — he listens to all my music and tells me if it’s good or not.”

The Drag Race All Star on astrology, mental health, and the importance of pets to people in the LGBTQ+ community:
“Baby has no idea about my public persona. She literally just loves me exactly for who I am.” 

The Insta-famous cat dad on fostering 40 kittens, changing stereotypes, and everything you need to know about adopting.

Christopher Furlong is helping fleeing pets and people tell their stories.

The creative guru on taking her dog to therapy, finding community at the dog park, and the “spiritual journey” of pet parenthood.

How the illustrator’s rescue dogs improve her psychological well-being. (Spoiler: Pugs make pretty great weighted blankets.)

The actress, comedian, podcaster, and professional foodie on how a rescue puppy taught her how to be a doting dog mom.

From Swifty to Billie to Lil Nas X, these artists are loud and proud about their pet groupies.

The comedian-actress talks about her twinning cats, taking cat naps, and...a new puppy?!