Kate Sheofsky
Kate Sheofsky hails from San Francisco, where she developed a love of writing, Giants baseball, and houses she can’t afford. She currently lives in Portland, OR, and works as a freelance writer and content strategist. When not typing away on her laptop, she enjoys tooling around the city with her two rescue pups searching for tasty food and sunny patios.
Recent Kinship articles by Kate Sheofsky
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A Digestible Guide to Healthy Dog Food for Your New Pup
How to pick the right grub for your dog when there are So. Many. Choices.
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How to Find the Dog Sitter Your Dog Deserves
Nobody loves your dog like you love your dog. But wouldn’t it be great if your dog sitter was a close second?
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8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Dog Breed
Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle
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10 Signs Your Dog Has Imprinted on You
This has nothing to do with a werewolf named Jacob in a series called Twilight, but here’s what it is all about
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How to Train Your Dog For a Day At the Office
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann shares his tips for how to teach your pup to be your favourite co-worker
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How to Crate Train a Puppy
Effective techniques to crate train your dog with ease
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How to Get a Dog to Eat
You can’t appease a picky dog with chicken nuggets like you can with a toddler. Here are some things you can do
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Human Foods Toxic to Dogs – From A–Z
Even if they ain’t too proud to beg
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How to Introduce Your New Dog to Your Kids
They’ll always remember their first childhood pet – this intro is just the beginning
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You’ve Got a Summer-Lovin’ Pup. Here’s How to Keep Them Safe
Some like it hot (but not most dogs). Here are the season’s health hazards, from fleas to grass seeds
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Working Pet Parent? Doggie Daycare to the Rescue!
Find one they love, but not so much they won’t want to come home
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Your Sleeping Cat Is Twitching So Much They Should Be a Gamer
Why do they do it? A vet on the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep – from sweet dreams to scary spasms
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The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Garden
Ten steps to a safe outdoor space – landscaper not required
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How to Puppy-Proof Your Home
Is your home a danger-zone for a new dog? Follow these pro tips
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Wondering How Big Your Puppy or Kitten is Going to Get?
We know, our pets grow up too fast. But seriously, how fast is too fast (or slow)? Kinship and Waltham Petcare Science Institute created a simple tool to help your new pet’s growth stay on track
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Paging Dr Doggo
Your pup may know you’re sick before you do
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How Many Treats Is Too Many?
The key to curbing mindless snacking – according to a veterinarian
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Why Is My New Cat Not Eating?
A veterinary nutritionist explains the causes, signs and treatment for how to increase their appetite
