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About

Lori Gardner has been a staff author and editor at Whisker for 6+ years, and a cat mom for most of her life. She spends her days writing while two cats (and one toddler) vie for her lap.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing
  • Michigan State University

Experience

Lori has 14+ years of professional experience in marketing, strategy, writing, and editing in metro Detroit. She's been an animal lover since she could toddle and a pet parent since she could scoop a litter box. (Those days are done, thanks to Litter-Robot.) She has also fostered several sets of kittens; her youngest cat is a foster fail.

Articles

  1. two kids with tabby cat

    Best Cats for Kids & Tips to Get Along

    Let's look at the best cat breeds for kids, as well as tips to ensure your child and cat get along!
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  2. white-cream Persian cat standing

    Persian Cat Lifespan: How Long Do Persian Cats Live?

    Find out what the average life expectancy is for the sweet Persian cat and potential health concerns for the breed...
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