Austin Perry

Start with a lightweight harness and let the cat wear it around the house for a few days before ever clipping a leash. I did that with my Toyger, Miso, and she initially acted like it was a weird swea…

Lived with two Maine Coons in a 600-square-foot flat for years. They don't need horizontal runways - they need vertical playgrounds. My male, Thor, would launch himself from the fridge to the top of a…

From my experience owning both, yes, the Turkish Angora is much more independent. My Siamese would literally sit on my keyboard while I worked and cry if I closed a door, while my Angora will happily …

A 2-to-3-foot tree with a broad, padded top platform and a low, enclosed cave works perfectly. My own big Ragdoll, Oliver, spends his days sprawled on a short, wide perch near the window, never bother…

I've seen this work really well with my friend's Ragdoll and her golden retriever. Ragdolls are known for being chill, but they still need their space, especially when it comes to sleep. If the dog is…

My old Chartreux, Jasper, made that crystal clear around age twelve. He stopped chasing the laser pointer and started demanding his specific spot on the couch at 7 PM sharp. Routine companionship is t…