About Cuteness

Cuteness

The Place for Pet People

Whether you’re looking for adoption guides, information about your pet’s weird habits, or showcases of pure pet cuteness, we’ve paw-sitively got it all.

Domestic Gray Tabby Cat With An Orange Nose Is Lying On The Couch. Image Cred: Aleksandr Zubkov/ Getty Images

At Cuteness, we’re committed to taking care of our pets in a way that’s as ethical and as kind as possible.

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We’re passionate about all things pet-related, and we love fostering our community of pet lovers. Caring for pets isn’t always easy, but we’ve got you covered!

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Meet the Team

Our team consists of veterinarians and writers who are also dedicated pet parents who love to share information about pets. We believe every pet deserves the best care possible and we’re committed to providing expert advice and accurate information to help pet parents make the best decisions for their furry friends, whether that involves choosing the right scratching post or taking care of a medical condition. Our website has thousands of articles covering all aspects of caring for dogs, cats, and more — even rabbits, hamsters, and fish! We take a hard look at the most current veterinarian-recommended approaches to caring for pets with health issues, behavior issues, safety and training that is recommended by ethical and certified trainers.

Our team of writers includes veterinarians with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees, Licensed Vet Technicians (LVTs), and trainers who are certified to address severe or challenging behavior problems like aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and phobias. Our trainers have certifications as Certified Canine Behavior Consultants (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Dog Behavior Fear Free Certified Trainer, Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), and AKC CGC Evaluator.

Many of our behavior- and health-related articles are reviewed by our licensed board-certified veterinarians. Look for the check mark that lets you know the article was reviewed by one of our experts. The veterinarian-review process ensures that the information is accurate and up-to-date.

Allegra Ringo

Senior Editor she/her/hers

Allegra Ringo is the Senior Editor at Cuteness. She is interested in force-free training and cooperative care for pets. Allegra has a dog named Pistachio and a cat named Rick.

Works For: Cuteness

Experienced In: adoption, behavior, cats, dogs

Vanessa Salvia

B.S. Editor she/her/hers

Vanessa Salvia is a writer and editor based in Western Oregon. She lives on a farm with sheep, goats, and orchards, where she shares her life with her family, two cats, two puggles, and an abundance of wildlife. Vanessa holds a degree in chemistry and has always been interested in science and the natural world. Vanessa developed her interest and knowledge of animals after growing up in a family that rescued cats and dogs year after year. She has shared her life with numerous animals over the years starting with once having 13 cats (yes, at the same time!) as a child. She is proud to be an editor for Cuteness.com.

Meet Our Experts

When articles benefit from expert training or medical review, they are reviewed by a credentialed training or medical expert. We review articles for factual accuracy and safety, and always with our editorial ethics in mind.

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Credentials

(DVM) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
(CPDT-KA) Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
(KPAC-TP) Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
(FFCP) Fear Free Certified Professional

Jordan Kautz

DVM he/him/his

Veterinarian Dr. Jordan Kautz, earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class in 2011. Prior to that, it took him just three years to graduate magna cum laude with a degree in biomedical science. While in school, he was the president of the Veterinary Business and Management Association. He maintains a sincere interest in digital radiography and internal medicine, and he looks forward to focusing on these areas for the duration of his career. Dr. Kautz and his wife share their home with 3 pets: Gracie (a yellow Lab), Hef (a boxer), and Maude (a domestic medium hair cat.) In his spare time, Dr. Kautz enjoys relaxing at the lake with his family and dogs.

Education & Training: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine

Works For: Crestview Veterinary Clinic

Experienced In: breeds, dogs, cats, behavior, health

Ingrid L. Taylor

DVM she/her/hers

Ingrid L. Taylor is a veterinarian with 16 years of experience in general clinical and emergency practice, public health, and animal welfare advocacy. She's an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in HuffPost, Sentient Media, the Southwest Review, and others. As a lead content creator at HazAdapt, she creates veterinary content that offers immediate, accessible instructions to people on how to keep their animals safe during disasters and emergencies.

Education & Training: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Washington State University

Experienced In: breeds, health, behavior, cats, dogs

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We live for stories and ideas that celebrate pets. So we want to know: Do you have a question about your dog or cat? Have an idea for an article? Got a hot news tip? Or just want us to coo over pictures of your pets? Hit us up! We'll get back to you as soon as paw-sible.

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