Danielle DeGroot

Danielle graduated from Colorado State University Global with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a specialization in Marketing. Her work has supported multiple small businesses, brands, and larger organizations, including the University of Denver. Danielle is a lifelong supporter of rescue pets and has adopted almost every animal she has ever met that needed a home. Danielle is an expert in product reviews, pet food, cat names, pet behavior, and breeds. She is a mom to three cats: Zaphod, Twilight, and Roxy. She likes to take them out for walks on leashes because they love the outdoors so much.
Why Is My Older Cat Suddenly Meowing So Much? What All That Yowling Means
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Why Is My Older Cat Suddenly Meowing So Much? What All That Yowling Means

Older cats can get surprisingly chatty, especially at night. Sometimes it’s attention, routine, or a snack request. Other times, new…
Why Does My Cat Paw At Water? It’s Not Just Being Weird
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Why Does My Cat Paw At Water? It’s Not Just Being Weird

Your cat has a perfectly clean water bowl… so why is she ankle-deep in it like she’s training to be…
Why Your Cat Will Not Stop Meowing And Rubbing On Everything (And What It Means)
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Why Your Cat Will Not Stop Meowing And Rubbing On Everything (And What It Means)

My cat Zaphod has this ritual: he winds around my legs in tight little spirals, brushing his cheek against me,…
10 Subtle Signs Your Cat Has Officially Made Themselves at Home
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10 Subtle Signs Your Cat Has Officially Made Themselves at Home

How can you tell when your cat feels comfortable at home? From sprawling in the hallway to supervising your daily…
Why Do Cats Like Boxes? The Real Reasons Behind the Cardboard Obsession
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Why Do Cats Like Boxes? The Real Reasons Behind the Cardboard Obsession

Why do cats like boxes? It doesn’t matter how expensive the bed is, most cats will choose a slightly crushed…
Why Is My Cat Suddenly Hiding? When It’s Normal and When It’s Not
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Why Is My Cat Suddenly Hiding? When It’s Normal and When It’s Not

Cats love a good hiding spot, but a sudden change can mean more than “please leave me alone.” Learn why…
10 Signs Your Cat Is Stressed But Hiding It
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10 Signs Your Cat Is Stressed But Hiding It

Cats are masters at hiding stress. Learn the small behavior changes that can signal something’s off, what may be causing…
9 Cat Behavior Changes You Shouldn’t Ignore—Even If They Seem Small
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9 Cat Behavior Changes You Shouldn’t Ignore—Even If They Seem Small

Cats often hide pain and illness, so small changes in behavior can matter. Learn 9 subtle signs to watch for,…
15 Ridiculously Dramatic Things Cats Do Over Completely Normal Situations
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15 Ridiculously Dramatic Things Cats Do Over Completely Normal Situations

Cats are more dramatic than they need to be, and honestly, that’s part of the fun. A closed door becomes…
Feral Cat Laws by State: Where Feeding Cats Can Get You Fined
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Feral Cat Laws by State: Where Feeding Cats Can Get You Fined

That “harmless” bowl of cat food might be breaking the law. Believe it or not, some states treat feeding feral…