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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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“I caved”: Ella Purnell is documenting her attempts to befriend a backyard fox on Instagram

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Scientists confirm the viral “Chicago Rat Hole” was made by a squirrel, not a rat

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“Keep an eye on that escape artist”: Workers at a Virginia Lowe’s store find beloved missing cat after a multi-state search

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It’s “Fat Bear Week”—what to know about the social media holiday

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“It didn’t feel good talking to her”: Animal communicator shares story of speaking to a “demonic” cat. It’s not quite that simple

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

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“I made my family skip all of these”: Woman shares why you should avoid animal cafes in Japan

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“Here they go again”: PETA asks Sean Evans to use vegan wings on “Hot Ones” YouTube series

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Winnie the Cow is going viral on Twitch after mooing for chat to send her treats

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Farewell to Maru, the internet’s favorite cat who loved to play in boxes

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“Let these horses go on a beach and run and be happy”: Influencer’s battle against horse-drawn carriages in Central Park gets a win

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“And people say animals don’t have feelings”: Georgia Aquarium visitor captures footage of fish swimming together after shark passes away

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“Literally crying”: Ancient hamster named “Grandma Bambi” goes viral on TikTok and promptly dies

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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“Finally, some real candidates that deserve our attention”: Massachusetts town’s “Cat Mayor” tradition has residents campaigning for their cats

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“You literally changed her quality of life”: Man warns of playing games with mirrors after “breaking” best friend’s dog

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“No heart whatsoever”: Danish zoo slammed after asking people to donate their pets to feed tigers and lynxes

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