Rachel Reynolds

American Curls are more than capable of learning trick cues, but their approach is less about eager-to-please obedience and more about mutual enjoyment. They’re not the type to perform on command just…

I've had Siberians for years, and yes, many do keep that dog-like tendency well into their senior years. It's one of their most endearing traits. They're not needy about it-they just like to be in the…

I’d steer you toward a wall-mounted climbing system with wide, carpeted shelves and a high, stable cat wheel nearby-think of it as a circuit, not a single item. Bengals need to chase a path, so I’ve h…

Ocicats are generally more physical communicators than chatterers. While they may occasionally chirp or chatter at birds or insects outside a window, it’s not as common or pronounced as in breeds like…

In my experience with my girl, Mila, it comes down to how they handle emotional weight versus social obligation. She chose me for the deep, quiet bonding-the slow blinks, the head-butting, the lap nap…

The belly is where I see mats form first on my LaPerm if I slack on brushing. Those soft, loose curls on the underside get rubbed and compressed when she lies down, and they tangle into tight clumps r…

A sturdy 4 to 5 foot tree works best. My own Ragdoll, Mochi, is 18 pounds and loves a mid-height perch where she can see out the window without having to scale anything tall. Look for a tree with a wi…

My own Turkish Van, Mocha, will follow me into the bathroom and sit on the edge of the tub while I shower, but she absolutely freaks out if I try to put her in the water. She prefers to supervise from…