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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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Persian cat sleeping

    Lazy Cat Breeds To Lie Around With

    Cats know how to embrace laziness – they sleep 15 hours a day on average. Check out 5 lazy cat breeds.
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  9. tabby cat under Christmas tree

    7 Tips for a Cat-Proof Christmas Tree

    Tips for a cat-proof Christmas tree include using an artificial tree, repellent sprays, and the right ornaments...
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  10. Siamese colorpoint cat with a seal point cat coat

    8 Striking Colorpoint Cat Breeds

    Learn about colorpoint cat breeds, including the Siamese, Colorpoint Shorthair, and more!
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  11. grey cat sleeping in the litter box

    Why Is My Cat Sleeping in the Litter Box?

    A cat sleeping in the litter box can be a serious health issue or stem from pregnancy, anxiety, and territorial guarding...
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  12. long-haired mouser cat pouncing in grass

    Are Cats Apex Predators?

    How high can cats jump? How fast can cats run? What are the best mouser cats? Learn why cats are apex predators...
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  13. Bengal cat with feather toy

    Cats That Act Like Dogs: 15+ Breeds

    Looking for cats that play fetch, learn tricks, and swim? AKA, cats that act like dogs? Here are 15+ breeds.
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