Pets & Animals

Queer people sure love their cats, dogs and chickens!

pets & animals

On Our Queer Urban Neighbor: The Pigeon

Is the pigeon, once respected but long maligned, finally having its moment?

Lauren Herold

Apr 17, 2026

Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed With Their Dogs, Part 2

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Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed With Their Dogs, Part 2

What further revelations lurk in our woefully unexplored queer pupper past? Find out literally right now, as we continue our historical adventures with gal’s best pal!

Sally

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Aug 9, 2018

Migration Season

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Migration Season

“At the start of migration season the ruby-throated hummingbird has only one goal in mind – she has to almost double her body weight, in order to survive a treacherous…

Isabel

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May 17, 2018

Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed With Their Dogs, Part 1

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Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed With Their Dogs, Part 1

If you’ve been waiting your whole life to find people in history that really reflect who you are, today is that day! We’re examining the many ways gay, bisexual, queer…

Sally

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May 9, 2018

Lesbians in the Wild: Do These Birds Look Gay Trivia Quiz

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Lesbians in the Wild: Do These Birds Look Gay Trivia Quiz

“Identify the following gay looking birds.”

Laura Mandanas

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May 3, 2018

BREAKING: Lesbian Cult Classic Stuffed Dog Tinkerbell Comes To Life

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BREAKING: Lesbian Cult Classic Stuffed Dog Tinkerbell Comes To Life

Hello we’re short on content today would you like to see pictures of my new dog, Carol Aird?

Riese

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Feb 6, 2018

Team Pick: Before There Were LOLCats, There Was ‘PURRRRR!’

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Team Pick: Before There Were LOLCats, There Was ‘PURRRRR!’

Cat lovers, we’ve got some very exciting news for you.

Vanessa

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Oct 18, 2017

50 of the Gayest Nerdiest Things You Weirdos Named Your Pets

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50 of the Gayest Nerdiest Things You Weirdos Named Your Pets

“Stewie’s full name is Kristen Stewart because, let’s face it, they look exactly alike.”

Riese

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Oct 2, 2017

How Koko the Gorilla Describes Some Words Will Ruin You

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How Koko the Gorilla Describes Some Words Will Ruin You

From “death” to “ice cream,” Koko gets to the heart of it all.

Erin

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Apr 25, 2017

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