Sio Hornbuckle
Sio Hornbuckle is a writer living in New York City with their cat, Toni Collette.
Recent Kinship articles by Sio Hornbuckle
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New Global Research Project Will Be the Largest Ever Study on How Pets Impact Mental Health
Mars Petcare is exploring how dogs and cats impact human well-being – and vice versa.
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Do Dogs Try and Make Us Laugh? The Internet Thinks So – Here’s What Science Says
If you think your pup’s basically James Acaster, science backs you up
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Your Dog Can Read Your Mind, Kind Of
Researchers say dogs actually have a pretty good sense of what we’re thinking
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Is the Eclipse Safe for Cats and Dogs? How to Protect Your Pets on 8 April
Everything you need to know about how the partial solar eclipse will affect your pets
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Why It’s Time to Stop Using a Spray Bottle to ‘Train’ Your Cat
And how to really get them to stop jumping on the counter
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15 Terms You Should Know When Choosing Pet Insurance
Overwhelmed by all the small print and jargon? We’ve got you
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Why Do Most Dogs Have Brown Eyes?
Alexa, play “Brown Eyed [Dog]”
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Playing with Dogs Reduces Stress and Increases Concentration, New Study Finds
Having trouble chilling out or focusing? Maybe it’s time to get a dog
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Messi, the Iconic Dog From “Anatomy of a Fall”, Stole the Show at the Oscars
The pup wasn’t nominated for best actor, but he won over our hearts (and Ryan Gosling’s, too)
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Labs Are Actually Hungrier Than Other Dogs, New Study Finds
Being constantly starving is in their genes
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Dogs Improve the Sleep Habits of Children With Autism, New Study Finds
New research shows that service dogs help autistic kids sleep better and longer
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7 Scents Your Cat Probably Can’t Stand – Plus, a Few They Love
Their noses are as powerful as they are cute
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Certain Dog Breeds Are More Likely to Get Cancer, New Study Finds
It’s actually not the big ones
![A young positive woman in a pink jacket and sunglasses hugging friendly Jack Russell Terrier dog, enjoying happy moments together while walking in the park on a summer day.]()
Most Single Women Would Choose Their Dog Over a Man, New Study Finds
Sorry boys: she already has a Valentine
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Small Dogs With Long Noses Live the Longest, New Study Finds
Scientists are seeing some trends when it comes to pup mortality
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The Chilling Truth About Dog Frostbite
Yep, all those warnings your mum gave you as a kid apply to your dog, too. Learn how to keep your pup safe in the cold
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10 Iconic Women Who Prove ‘Cat Lady’ Is a Compliment
Celebrate these cultural icons who took feline fanaticism from shameful to chic
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How to Teach Your Kitty-Obsessed Kid How to Stroke a Cat
Boundaries are the name of the game with this one
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A New Study Finds Flat-Faced Dogs Get Pretty Crappy Sleep
It’s one of several health problems facing brachycephalic breeds
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Your Cat Can Make Nearly 300 Unique Facial Expressions, Study Finds
They’re not so mysterious after all
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South Korea Passes Bill to Ban Their Dog Meat Industry – “This Is History in the Making”
The legislation aims to end the practice by 2027. Here’s what you can do to help right now
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Is Your Dog a Genius? A Study Says it’s Possible
If only there were a dog version of University Challenge
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Can Cats Eat Ham?
Ham is OK – with a couple of caveats
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Cats Aren’t Loners, After All
Cat behaviourist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socialising cats
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Niaski is Where Art Fandom Meets Cat Obsession
From Salvador Catli to Frida Catlo and Clawed Monet, illustrator Nia Gould creates whimsical products for pets and their people
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The Best Way to Immortalise Your Love For Your Furry Friend? A Pet Tattoo by Yeono
The LA-based tattoo artist on the inspiration behind her hyperrealistic pet portraits
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Can Cats Eat Sweetcorn?
A few kernels won’t hurt, but think twice before doling out a bowl of the stuff
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8 Ways to Get a Cat to Drink Water
Their desert-dwelling roots might resist hydration, but these tricks can help
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Juno Dawson and Her Dog Prince Think You Need to Chill
The author of the ninth-most banned book in the US finds joy in creating queer art and basking in the unconditional love of her Chihuahua
