Location
Boston, Massachusetts
School
Boston Latin School, New York University
Expertise
Cat parenting and care, Animal rescue and welfare, Veganism
- As a lifelong animal lover and vegan, Katy is extremely passionate about animal rights and researches ways to promote kindness to all creatures.
- She grew up in a household that welcomed various animals into the family, including fish, birds, rabbits, dogs, and cats (lots and lots of cats), and she is currently a loving cat mom (and human boy mom too).
- She has a long history of volunteering at and donating to cat shelters and animal rescues, never turning a blind eye to an animal in need.
Experience
Katy is a pop-culture connoisseur who has covered entertainment and lifestyle news, as well as in-depth features for over 20 years. She started her editorial career at Billboard magazine before setting out on her own as a full-time freelancer. She has also written for numerous high-profile print and online publications, including Looper, where she explored classic cinema and interviewed celebrities like Kevin Bacon and Gary Oldman, and Rolling Stone, where her love for pop-culture entertainment drove her content. She then jumped on the opportunity to expand her journalism portfolio as a contributor to Cuteness, where she covers the world of everything cute and cuddly. Her animal-handling expertise and lifetime of loving, admiring, and advocating for sweet creatures is found in every story she writes.
Education
Katy has a bachelor's degree from New York University, where she double majored in cinema studies and women's studies.
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Dog Training
By Katy Kroll
Some dogs are stars of the show, and Whiskey the mini goldendoodle is certainly talented! Watch as this pup does his best to play the piano and wow viewers.
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Dog Behavior
By Katy Kroll
It's true that the young can make the old feel young again! Watch as Gordie the Lab puppy puts some spring into his senior sister, Ruby's, step when introduced.
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When mom goes to bed, pup has to come too! Watch as this adorably tiny maltipoo snuggles up right on her mom's shoulder when they're both ready for bed.
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Some dogs are just too happy when their humans come home! Winnie the golden retriever exhibits her endless exuberance with wiggles in this adorable video.
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Lady the dachshund is living the high-flying life! Watch as the adorable pup is doted on by the flight crew, and even given a VIP tour around the cabin.
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Cat Grooming
By Katy Kroll
Mario has a little extra spring in his step after a grooming session! He's ready to strut his stuff and show off his too-cute lion-cut in this sweet video.
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Picture this: You're about to leave a party when you notice the dachshund has gone missing. Luckily, it was found in the most adorable spot available.
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Dogs love to be with their humans, and when they're away, it can be heartbreaking. Luckily, one Labrador retriever has the solution: cuddling his human's toys.
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It's magic — or is it? For one Australian shepherd puppy, a popped balloon certainly feels like a magic trick, and his sweet, shocked face after says it all.
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Mango the rescue's orange-and-white appearance will have you saying she's so sweet! Her delicious, unique looks may leave you guessing her breed, too.
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How do you signal you're ready for a walk? By giving a creepy stare from the top of the staircase, if you're Kenny, a tiny Maltese, and his giant canine uncle.
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Dogs just want to be at our sides. Sometimes, that means anxiously chewing through a door to get to your owner in the bathroom, just like Milo the cavapoo.
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Biewer terriers, an offshoot of Yorkies, have piebald coats, and Benny's is too cute! Watch this dog share looks that will have you wondering if he's real.
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Dog Training
By Katy Kroll
Zipping, zooming, and shaking paws, the 9-week-old Willow is ready to show off all her tricks! Watch as the mini Aussie pup does each move, ready for a treat.
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Poor Gary just wanted to chew on his ball. But when the dachshund's ball rolls off his chair and across the floor, his look of sadness will tug at your heart.
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Dog Behavior
By Katy Kroll
Nothing beats a sibling showing a younger one something new — except maybe when it comes to howling! Watch this sweet golden teach her dachshund sibling.
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Dog Behavior
By Katy Kroll
Dogs, like humans, can think they're being sneaky when they aren't. This is true for George, a Pekingese pup who thinks he's gotten away with secretly chewing.
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What do you get when you combine an adorably tiny kitty and a smart one, too? A sweet munchkin cat who knows all his tricks and is happily showing them off.
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Milton the pug is certainly no fan of the rain, even if he looks extra cute in his raincoat. Watch this pup give his dad the ultimate side-eye after the storm.
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A good routine can make anyone's day, and for Ivy the Bernese mountain dog, and her mailman, that routine involves a special mail time delivery of pets!
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French bulldogs are already little sweethearts, but JoeJo has both a sweet personality and an unusually soft and fluffy coat — perfect for extra snuggles.
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Everyone loves bubbles, even Zebby the golden retriever! Watch as this sweet pup bounces and tries to pop as many peanut-butter flavored bubbles as he can.
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While Sprout the dachshund would be nearly old enough to drink at 20 years old, BYOB for him means bringing your own blanket, which he excels at!
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Even dogs love to be stylish, as is the case with Gnocchi, a toy poodle who is his mom's constant companion and fellow style icon, with matching outfits.
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Some change is to be expected when a puppy matures into adulthood. However, for Knox the goldendoodle, his coat transformation was absolutely stunning!
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Dog Behavior
By Katy Kroll
Routine is the key to happiness for one senior golden retriever, who starts her nightly bedtime with a sweet stuffed animal and a knowing look to her parents.
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Sometimes, when you return home from a trip, all you want is some snuggles. That's what these two dachshund puppies shared plenty of when their mom arrived!
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