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Caitlin Jill Anders

Senior Writer

Caitlin (she/her) has been a Senior Writer at The Dodo since 2015. She lives in Los Angeles with her anxious rescue cat, Aolani, and dreams of also adopting a pit bull someday. When she's not writing about mischievous puppies or hidden snakes, she enjoys taking walks, playing video games, and exploring other genres of writing.

Latest Posts From Caitlin

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Rescuers Look Underneath Turkey And Find Huge Surprise She's Been Hiding

“It was like seeing an angel — I almost passed out."

chubby senior cat

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Chubby Rescue Cat Will Only Exercise On Her Very Specific Terms

She'll get healthy at her own pace 😂

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Pittie Comes Across Music Installation And Goes Absolutely Wild For It

The purest reaction ever 😭

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Shelter Employees Arrive At Work To Find Cats Curled Up In Carrier With Heartbreaking Note

“When we saw the note, it hit us hard.”

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Day Care Takes Photos Of Dogs Before After Being Called Good Girls And Boys

“The results were better than we could have hoped for."

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Baby Squirrel Refuses To Leave Her Home As It's Being Chopped Down

She stood her ground.

dog buried alive

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Dog Buried Alive In Sand Makes A Stunning Transformation

"I thought I was too late.”

hiking with shelter dogs

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Animal Sanctuary Lets Visitors Hike Mountains With Hundreds Of Adoptable Dogs

This place is a dream 😍

dog teeth tattoo

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Tattoo Artist Is Confused By Woman's Request — Then Realizes It's A Sweet Tribute

“When she explained it to me, it made so much sense."

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Mom Gets Home From School Drop-Off And Finds Someone Curled Up On Her Doormat

“Oh my gosh, you poor thing."

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Guy Stops His Yard Work When He Hears Squealing Coming From Drain Pipe

“He had no idea what it was.”

By Caitlin Jill Anders

Airline Employees Open Cargo Hold And See Someone Unexpected Waiting Inside

"[S]he was just standing there like she’s waiting for the red carpet."