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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. Norwegian Forest cat outside during winter

    Norwegian Forest Cat Size: How Big Are They?

    How big are Norwegian Forest cats compared to other domestic breeds? Learn about their size and history.
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  2. Brown tabby Norwegian Forest cat

    Meet the Norwegian Forest Cat

    The strong-boned, laid-back, and loving Norwegian Forest cat will wow you with their intelligence and adaptability...
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  3. Himalayan cat

    Himalayan Cat Breed Profile

    The lovable, fluffy Himalayan cat will cuddle up next to you after playing fetch. Discover more about these intelligent...
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  4. The Egyptian Word for Cat and Its History: The Egyptian Mau

    The Egyptian Word for Cat and Its History: The Egyptian Mau

    On this day in 1922, archaeologists discovered the tomb of King Tut; now November 4th is known as King Tut Day. So...
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  5. Savannah cat

    Savannah Cats: Facts, Details, and Breed Guide

    Owning a domesticated Savannah cat may just be the closest thing to having a pet wildcat. But not all Savannah cats...
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  6. Singapura cat

    Singapura Cat Breed Profile

    The Singapura is one of the smallest cat breeds. Discover their adorable face, spunky personality, and loving nature...
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  7. grey Oriental Shorthair cat

    Oriental Shorthair Cat Breed Profile

    Oriental Shorthair cats are a distinct, intelligent, and loving breed that do best when they have a furry friend...
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  8. Russian Blue cat crouching on carpet

    Russian Blue Cat Breed Profile

    The Russian Blue sports a unique blue coat and bright green eyes. These cats love their humans and are somewhat shy...
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  9. orange tabby cat kitten

    10 Orange Tabby Cat Facts

    Find out why there are more orange male cats than females, plus more of our favorite orange tabby cat facts!
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  10. Tuxedo cat sitting with paws tucked on bed

    Tuxedo Cats: Facts, Details, and Breed Guide

    Let's look at facts about the adorable tuxedo cat and bicolor cats in general. Among their special qualities, tuxedo...
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  11. Fun Facts About Toe Beans

    Fun Facts About Toe Beans

    Many adorable descriptors for cats have popped up in the last decade: “loafing” and “chonky” come readily to mind...
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  12. Cream-colored cat outside in autumn

    Fun Cat Facts: 39 Fascinating Facts About Cats

    Cats are endlessly fascinating, and we have the facts to prove it! Check out 39 fun cat facts and read on to learn...
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  13. 9 Facts About the Storied Siamese Cat

    9 Facts About the Storied Siamese Cat

    As one of the oldest natural cat breeds, the Siamese cat has a colorful past: She’s been companion to ancient temple...
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