Natalie Gil
Natalie Gil is a freelance journalist who has written for iNews, the Irish Independent, Stylist and more. She previously worked at Refinery29, Monzo and the Guardian, and is the proud cat mum of British Shorthairs Prune and Oat.
Recent Kinship articles by Natalie Gil
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Why Does My Cat Smell So Good?
The experts have the answer
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Instagram vs Reality: Should You Really Take Your Cat on Holiday?
Vets reveal why most cats hate travel
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7 True Stories of Cats Saying ‘I Got This’ and Saving the Day
Someone get me the movie rights to Spuds’ life
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How to Prepare Your Cat For a Human Sibling
A baby on the way could make for one sour puss
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How to Adopt a Cat in the UK
Rescue cats are the best cats
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Why Can’t Your Cat Handle Closed Doors?
Knock knock, it’s me, your cat. Again.
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From Bengals to Blues: The UK’s Most Expensive Cats Revealed
Meet the felines worth their weight in gold
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FRAPs: The Reason Your Cat Goes Bonkers at 3am
It’s especially common after a poo
Why Is My Cat Obsessed With Bum Pats?
Turns out they back it up for a reason – here’s the science behind it
