Rebecca Caplan

Brooklyn

Contributor at Kinship

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Articles

The Most Stylish Dog ID Tags

Nov 26, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

If you think about it, a dog’s ID tag is both their most precious piece of jewelry. As pet parents, we hope that this two-inch object remains simply decorative — but the hard truth is a durable, high-quality ID tag can help ensure your dog’s safe return if they run away or otherwise get lost. Even if your dog is microchipped, which can increase your pet’s safe return by 20 percent, a physical dog tag is the first line of defense for a lost dog.
11 of the Best Dog Bandanas for Your Pup

Oct 15, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

Ask any curmudgeonly 50-plus dad, and they will tell you that back in the “old days” no one dressed their dogs up in adorable little outfits. The truth is, dog fashion started long before that boring opinion was formed. According to the archeological record, ancient Persians dressed their dogs in “ornate” collars and draped them in the “finest linen.” Similar accessories were ubiquitous throughout the ancient world, antiquity, and, of course, Paris Hilton-era Y2K.
What is the Best Shampoo for Puppies? Our Recommendations

Oct 8, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

*2006 Tyra Banks voice* Standing before me are my two dogs, each perfect and stunning in their own way; however, only one of them can be crowned “America’s Next Top Dog Who Is Not Terrible At Taking a Bath.” Will it be Harper, the water-loving, perfectly behaved Lab mix? Or will it be Moose, the perfectly terribly behaved, water-hating Dachshund? We’ll find out after this commercial break. JK, it’s Moose. Which is pretty wild, right?
Best Teething Toys for Puppies—Our Recommendations

Sep 26, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

In puppies, teething can start as early as two weeks old and last up until they are nine months old, when all their adult teeth will have emerged. Every dog is different, but it's safe to say it’s not a pleasant experience for most pups — or their parents. Understanding puppy teething While training and pain management can help with destructive household behaviors and painful play-biting, the truth is a teething puppy needs to chew, and they need to chew safely.
What Are the Best Toys for Kittens? New Product Reviews 2024

Sep 23, 2024 | kinship.com | Nina E. Ottosson |Rebecca Caplan

What Are the Best Toys for Kittens? New Product Reviews 2024 · KinshipSkip to main contentThey love to play, and you need to keep them busy. Here you go. by Rebecca Caplan | expert review by Mikel Delgado, CAAB, CCBCFebruary 13, 2024In This Article: How Do Kittens Play? Why Is Play Important to Cats?
There Isn’t a Dog That Won’t Find Love at Brooklyn’s Badass Rescue

Sep 23, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

Before 2013, Badass Rescue’s executive director, Krista Almqvist, was a nanny for child actors, which is not unlike wrangling high-energy pups but is definitely, well, not the same thing. At the time, Almqvist’s involvement with animal rescue was limited: She and her husband wanted to adopt a dog, so they went to Badass, a Brooklyn-based rescue organization that focuses on saving pups from high-kill shelters (and gives them all temporary celebrity names).
Your Dog Will Be Rolling Over For These Soft-Baked Lobster Treats

Sep 23, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

With the dawn of Cancer season and the summer solstice, it’s time for more lobster picnics, complete with plenty of butter for drizzling. Snacking on the crustacean is a summer tradition — but not always the most eco-friendly one. Because of their lower meat yield compared to other seafood, most of the lobster results in food waste, which is one of the primary contributors to climate change. That doesn’t stop you — or your pup — from craving this summertime seafood treat.
Supplement Brand Reggie Helps Pups and Their Parents Build Routine

Sep 23, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

Although we fight it, structure typically makes humans more productive. We might get excited about a new day planner and then want to toss it on a sacrificial bonfire after week two, but routines are not a bad thing. They’re actually good for us — and for our dogs. For a pup, it is essential to be able to predict meal times, play times, and bathroom breaks. Even zoomies are scientifically proven to happen at certain times in a dog’s schedule.
Now You’re Clean Is Where to Groom Your Dog Outside of Your Tiny NYC Bathroom

Sep 23, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

Now You’re Clean Is Where to Groom Your Dog Outside of Your Tiny NYC Bathroom · KinshipSkip to main contentA new East Village self-serve grooming salon features high-tech automated wash pods that are designed to get your dog in and out of the bath without drama. In New York City, the act of grooming one’s dog is more of an art than a science.
The Foggy Dog x Olivia Herrick Collab Is Perfect For Your Barbie Summer

Sep 23, 2024 | kinship.com | Rebecca Caplan

Is it just me or does most dog gear weirdly come in the same, abysmal color selection? Like anytime I walk into a pet store I’m hit with a wall of the same Gatorade-colored harnesses and leashes (and not the cool, new vibe-y flavors like cucumber lime and rain berry; I’m talking OG fruit punch and orange)that have been available since the beginning of time.