
Rebecca Caplan
Rebecca Caplan is a writer based in Brooklyn whose work has been featured in The New Yorker, Reductress, and Vulture. She lives in Brooklyn with her perfect, toothless dog Moose.
Recent Kinship articles by Rebecca Caplan
Best Cat Litter in 2024: Low-Tracking, Dust-Free, Eco-Friendly
Helping your cat find their preferred litter doesn’t have to be a crappy task
Doggie Dental Care: How to Choose the Best Toothbrush for a Puppy
Those pearly whites need all the attention they can get
5 Ways To Curb Your Dog’s Picky Eating
Just because “here comes the aeroplane” won’t work on dogs doesn’t mean you’re out of options
Adventure Dogs Need a Tick Tornado
This teeny tweezer is more powerful than you think
6 Calming Products That Help My Dog’s Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys and pheromone sprays will be game-changers for nervous pups
8 Stress Toys For Dogs That Are Cheaper Than Therapy
The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog
Matching Outfits For Dogs Who Dress Like Their Humans (Or Vice Versa)
Hey, good fashion runs in the family
6 Best Dog Earmuffs to Protect Your Pup From Loud Noises
Dogs’ hearing is way more sensitive than ours. These top-rated earmuffs can help drown out scary sounds such as loud fireworks
5 Cleaning Products Safe for Pets and the Planet
So fresh and so clean
Taylor Swift-Inspired Pet Products
The release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is as good an excuse as any to treat your pet like cat royalty (aka Meredith, Olivia and Benjamin)
Can Dogs Eat Turkey?
Before you invite them to Christmas dinner, here’s what you should know
Your Dog Will Lap Up These Meat-Flavoured Bubbles
You may think they smell disgusting, but your dog will love them
The Best Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments For Dogs
Because an infestation is the last thing your pup – and your home – needs
7 Eco-Friendly Pet Grooming Products
Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, organic shampoos and more
20 Costumes For Procrastinating Dog Parents
Here are some frighteningly cute and spooky looks for your dog to rock this year.
26 Spooky Pet Toys and Treats to Haunt Your House
October is so cute it’s scary.
The Best Gear to Keep Your Dog Cool on Hot Summer Days
This has been the hottest summer on record, and it ain’t over yet.
Christian Siriano and Greenies Are Fighting Dental Disease With Fashion
The designer created new “houndstoothless” trenchcoats for a good cause.
33 Items You and Your Pet Need To Finish Out Your Dream Barbie Summer
Here, pet parents — and their stylish cats and dogs — are “kenough.”
10 Queer-Owned Pet Brands We’re Celebrating This (And Every Other) Month
Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.
8 Calming Products That Help My Dog’s Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays will be game-changers this Fourth of July.
26 of the Best Pride Month Accessories For You and Your Dog
This Pride month, you can look especially good as you march, party, and stand up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Chris Evans Has Teamed Up With Jinx to Create the “Dog Dream Box”
And good news: The packaging features Captain America and his pup.
22 Mother’s Day Gifts That Dog Moms More Than Deserve
Custom pet portraits, matching designer cardigans, self care essentials for both mom and pup, and more.
Your Dog Can Wear the Big Cartoonish MSCHF Boots, Too
For a much smaller price tag, courtesy of Wagwear.
Matching Bedding For Pets Who Don’t Sleep With Their Humans
Colorful bed covers, quilted duvets, linen shams, and more make up these chic selections.
Dirt + Dog Hair Has the Solution to Your Plastic-Dog-Toy Guilt
This brand makes sustainable pet parent life a little more achievable (and reduces that pile of plastic in your dog’s toy bin).
Pupwell’s Luxury Dog Grooming Kit Helps Pups Shed Fur, Not Tears
More grooming, less fight (as long as you use the provided lick mat).
Paravel’s Luxe Cabana Pet Carrier Literally Saves Rescue Pups
Paravel’s collab with Rescue City means your dog can get a chic carrier — and you can help pups in need. A true win-win.
Mosquitos Aren’t Going Away — Neither Are Bug Sprays That Are Toxic to Dogs
Enter: Wondercide, a plant-based, sustainable, pesticide-free mosquito-repellent set safe to use around your pet.
Native Pet Provides a Welcome “Off” Switch to Your Pets Anxious Barks
The brand’s transparently priced products soothed my dogs’ anxious habits.
The Best Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments For Dogs
Treatments to ward off transmission this flea and tick season.
Where to Groom Your Dog Outside of Your Tiny NYC Bathroom
A 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.
It’s Pool Party Season...
So you definitely need these Funboy x Bark pet floats.
Barkuterie Boards Are the Perfect Gotcha Day Treat
Spoil your pup with an artfully arranged charcuterie board of jerky strips, baked biscuits, and pet-safe crudités. What more could a four-legged foodie want?
Modernbeast is a New Brand of Nonprofit
Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.
Wild One’s Tennis Tumble Toy is Aces
The cult favorite brand’s first-ever enrichment toy is the ticket to a productive day for remote working pup parents.
Bag Check: This Versatile Carrier is Elevating Car Travel for Dogs
OWOW California’s new quilted carrier transforms into a car seat so your dog can ride shotgun.
Saint Rue is Bringing Preppy Back
The British brand’s scholarly chic collar, leash, and matching crossbody get an A+ in twinning with your dog (and extra credit for being vegan and supporting mental health).
Sausage Dog Unimpressed by Hot Dog Toy
P.L.A.Y.’s collection of recycled, fast food-inspired toys wasn’t a total bust — he did want some fries with that shake.
The Pros and Cons of “Apartment Dogs”
Which breed is the right fit for city living?
Super Snouts’ Supplements Are Organic, Vet-Formulated, and Wildly Effective
The founders’ own dog’s cancer diagnosis inspired their immunity-boosting, pathogen-resistant mushroom supplements.