Authors
Abigail’s experience with animals comes from growing up on a farm. She has been fortunate enough to look after cats, dogs, ducks, geese, chickens, and guinea pigs. Of all the pets she’s cared for, guinea pigs have been the most entertaining, dogs the most rewarding, and cats the most essential!
Abigail grew up with many pets, from a sweet Golden Retriever to raising her school of tadpoles. She has three years of experience writing for the animal and pet niche. She has a lifetime of hands-on experience with all animals, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits, frogs, and more. She has three adorable guinea pigs: Guinevere, Tater Tot, and the most recent addition - baby Duncan! Abigail enjoys being outside, writing fiction, or kicking it back with a good tv comedy.
Adeline graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Marketing. Originally from Singapore, she is a fanatic dog-lover and volunteers her time to help strays whenever she can, participating frequently in spay and neuter programs.
Aiman is an animal lover and has 3 cats of her own: Simba, Muffin, and Tipsee. She has been taking care of them since they were kittens. During her free time, she likes feeding her neighborhood's stray dogs.
Alex is the proud owner of Chester the puggle (beagle pug mix); his first dog was Zion, an Australian shepherd, which translated into a love for animals at an early age. He has since owned many pets, from dogs to reptiles and everything in between. His true passion for animals comes from being an outdoorsman. He finds that nature is where knowledge and respect for wildlife are paramount!
Alliyah has spent years studying dog training and canine behavior. She found her passion working as an adoption counselor at the Lynchburg Humane Society, where she acquired her two dogs, a golden mix named Scout and a Shepherd mix named Maya. She also has two cats named Calico and Shadow. These days she is writing professionally to share her knowledge about what she loves most: pets!
Amanda is an animal lover with over 10 years of experience in dog training and animal care. She has two dogs, an Australian cattle dog named Murphy and a Labrador retriever named Zappa. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, and riding horses.
Amanda TakiguchiDoctorate of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Amanda Takiguchi is a veterinarian and obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree at Colorado State University. She has always loved animals of all shapes and sizes and has a Cairn Terrier mix, Benny, as her canine companion. She is excited to contribute to PetMojo as an advocate for animal health and well-being!
Ammar is a researcher and writer with 3 years of experience. He loves dogs and has a German Shepherd, Stark. He enjoys long walks with Stark to unwind after a hectic day.
Affectionately referred to as “Snow White” by family and friends, Amy has always connected with animals of all species. In addition to being a lifelong dog mom, Amy has nursed possums, chipmunks, rabbits, and squirrels back to health - much to the chagrin of her black Labrador, Jet. When she is not caring for her animals, Amy advocates pet adoption and educates others on the joys of senior dog ownership.
Ann Marie grew up in a home with many dogs. Currently, she lives with one cute little Chihuahua-mixed dog named Tiny. As a writer, she loves to write pet-related articles to help parents better understand their pets.
April is a UK-based freelance content writer specializing in pet care. She has owned several pets over the years, including a collie called Patch, a tabby cat known as Dale, a rabbit, and several fish. April has also been a Marketing Assistant for a pet care apparel company for 2 years. In her spare time, you’ll either find her “dogspotting,” watching agility competitions or reading animal-themed tales.
Ashley is a lifelong pet lover with over a decade of experience in animal rescue and training. She’s managed animal rescue operations across the U.S. and rehabilitated dogs, cats, and horses; she's also trained service & therapy dogs. She enjoys spending time with her cat, ducks, chickens, and 10 rescue dogs on her little farm! Ashley's mission is to advocate for the sublime beauty of the human-animal bond.
Ashley is an animal lover with a special place in her heart for dogs. When she isn’t writing about animals, she is spending a lot of her time outdoors exploring the world with her family and 3 dogs, Letty (black lab), Deizel (Husky), and Gunnar (Unknown).
Ava is a creative writing master’s graduate who loves animals. She has experience volunteering at an animal shelter and caring for her pet parakeets, guinea pigs, fish, and lizard. She also loves wildlife and spends a lot of her free time observing birds and other wild animals.
Barbara shares her home with dogs, geckos, fish, and cats. As an animal lover and mental health professional, her writing has a strong focus on the relationship between humans, and animal companions, and the reciprocal benefits for mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Brianna owns a wheaten terrier mix named Murphy and an epileptic black cat named Cricket, with whom she enjoys watching movies. She also likes to pet sit for others and read in her free time.
Chelsea is an animal advocate, rescuer, and aspiring rewards-based dog trainer. She is a Fear Free Certified Pet Professional with over a decade of animal experience. Chelsea has worked at animal shelters, sanctuaries and with many private dog training clients. She immerses herself in canine behavior education as she pursues her CPDT-KA dog training certification. In her spare time, she trains dozens of fun tricks for her and her partner’s rescued adventure cat, Iggy!
Colt Dodd is a sighthound enthusiast with three years of freelance writing experience. He has an Italian greyhound/Shetland sheepdog mix named Homer. In his spare time, he enjoys going to dog parks and writing fiction.
Crystal grew up with cats and dogs and enjoys working as a pet sitter. She loves spending time with pets and sharing photos with their owners. One of Crystal’s favorite places to visit is the zoo. Her favorite animals at the zoo are the big cats, wolves, and penguins.
Daniel is an aminal lover and runs a pet care service in Florida specializing in dog care. He has worked with and owned many types of animals and pets since he was a small boy. As a writer, he loves to share his knowledge, experience, and research.
Debbie has surrounded herself with dogs and horses and has lived on a small holding. Nowadays, she travels extensively in her converted Land Rover Ambulance with her Springer Spaniel, Twig, and rescue Jack Russel Terrier, Rolo. They love to hike, run, swim, and kayak together.
Debbie takes inspiration from her springer, ‘to live life like a spaniel,’ and shares their energy and enthusiasm for life.
Desiree is an animal lover with a lot of experience caring for pets. Her book, “The Complete Guide to Boerboels,” describes caring for this giant breed dog. She lives with her two Yorkshire Terriers, Taffy and Bruno, a Senegal Parrot, Sam, and a Tortoise named Bowser. They rule the roost, and she loves every moment of it.
Devin is an animal lover with a particular affinity for dogs, primarily Golden Retrievers. She has been a lifelong dog and cat owner. Devin enjoys training her Golden Retriever puppy, Roberta, reading, and exploring her community in her free time.
Diana is a freelance writer and an avid dog lover. She and her husband live with six dogs! The one pictured is Hachi, a Chinese Crested Powder Puff. The other dogs are Cooper (Beagle-Golden Retriever Mix), Itzy (Shih Tzu), Koada (Shih Tzu-Yorkie-Poodle Mix), Moki (Chihuahua-Poodle Mix), and JuJu (Bichon Frise).
Donna believes that keeping a pet is the key to a happy life. Over the years, many creatures have passed through her home - Sooty the cat, Millie the rabbit, Stuart (Little) the guinea pig, and Trixie the tortoise, alongside her pet goldfish, Zippy, who lived to the grand old age of 24 years! She currently resides with her black kitten Jinx and an aquarium full of fish and snails to entrance them both. When she is not looking after her pets, Donna enjoys researching and writing the answers to all your pet-related wonders.
Dorothy is a pet-loving, animal-obsessed writer! She has 3 snakes (Erza, Jellal, and Kakarot) and a bearded dragon (Gertrude, whom she loves hanging out with during her free time.
Elizabeth BrownPet concierge company owner and vet tech
Elizabeth has two big passions in life: animals and writing. She manages her own pet concierge company and is also a vet tech and freelance writer with over 15 years of experience. Elizabeth has a big heart for giant breed dogs, and she currently shares her home with a Boerboel, 5 demandingly cute cats, and a very talkative African Grey Parrot named Dude!
Emily WeigelVeterinary assistant
Emily has a master’s degree in marine sciences, and if you know a remarkable aquatic fact or story, she wants you to share it! She’s enjoyed her jobs as an aquarist at Bass Pro Shops, educator and caretaker at several aquatic science centers around the U.S., and veterinary assistant and client services coordinator at her local pet hospital. Her pets are Alyeska, a watchful bull boxer pit; Miki, a squat-jumping Chihuahua-Jack Russell; Coral, a tortie with a ‘tude; and Bonnie, a calico gymnast. She doesn’t have enough space to tell you about her many fish, but she loves them too!
Erica is a cat lover, and although she doesn’t own any cats currently, she has owned a tabby cat in the past. In her spare time, she likes to play with her friends’ pets when she visits them.
Heather is an animal lover who has grown up around animals all her life. Her favorite dog breed is a pug, but she currently has a mutt, Dakota. Her heart extends to all animals, no matter if they are fluffy or scaley. She may love a rambunctious dog or cat, but she will also be quick to tell you about the differences between a turtle and a tortoise.
Heather JarekBA Veterinary Technology
Heather is a lover of all animals, big and small. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology in 2014. She has been working as a licensed veterinary technician for the last eight years. Her favorite hobby is horseback riding, and she has been riding horses since the age of eight. She enjoys spending time with her family at the lake with their golden retriever Calista in her free time.
Hunter is a pet owner and public historian with experience writing about domestic animals. Before becoming a historian, she worked at an emergency animal hospital and as a pet sitter. She loves researching and writing about dogs, cats, and small mammals. She also enjoys spending time with Nova, her 7-year-old Alaskan Malamute, and her brown tabby cat.
James has been training and caring for dogs for a decade. He currently lives in a tiny home with his wife and Labrador/ Retriever, Jessie. He enjoys traveling, playing music, and going on nature adventures.
Janet hails from sunny Perth in Western Australia. During a lifetime spent with horses, she has bred, competed, judged, loved, and written about them extensively. She owns a collection of Thoroughbreds, mostly palominos and registered Australian Stock Horses. She’s also had several dogs, many cats (including the fortunate Jerry, who has now survived two snake bites), a goat, sheep, a pig, and various assorted poultry.
Jared Wyma-Bradley Professional pet-sitter
Growing up on a small farm, Jared had every kind of pet, from ducks to donkeys. He started pet-sitting professionally in 2014. His animal companions these days are two guinea pigs and a Samoyed named Georgia, who participates in competitive obedience and trick dog titles. Jared is an animal fanatic and would spend every day at the zoo or in the woods if he could.
Jayme is a pet niche writer with 13 years experience. As an avid pet lover, she has dedicated many years of her life to researching the pet industry. She currently works for a dog rehab rescue center and personally fosters abused and abandoned animals, including cats, birds, reptiles, and dogs. She lives with her Dachshunds and Jack Russel, traveling frequently between the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Born with a pen and a deadline, Jen considers writing a vocation, an art, and a release. She’s a freelance content and copywriter who specializes in the pet industry. Previously, she was the founder/director of an animal sanctuary, taught classes to middle school students about dog behavior, and has lived a life full of devotion to animals and their welfare. She currently lives with four delightful canines who encourage her to put her head out the car window more often.
Jennifer writes extensively about dogs for pet blogs and magazines. Jennifer is a dog parent to Sam, an energetic cattle dog/ lab mix she rescued 11 years ago. Sam's hardy breed makes him act like a pup which makes him lots of fun.
Jen’s love for animals began with her first dog, a big goof of a Rottweiler named Lakota. Since then, she has rescued a terrier mutt and currently shares her home with a rescued Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Momo. For fun, she likes to take Momo to the dog park.
Jonathan has been a dog owner for 15+ years. From growing up on a farm and always having a dog to living in the city and caring for his dog Sadida, he's become more knowledgeable and aware of best practices when caring for a furry friend. Sadida was adopted from an animal shelter in Fort Collins, CO. He is a mixed breed with characteristics resembling a Golden Retriever and Terrier.
Jordan loves all dogs and has one furry friend of her own - a French Bulldog named Philly, the love of her life. Writing is one of Jordan's passions; she has been writing content for pet-related blogs for the past year. She enjoys working out, traveling to new places, and painting in her spare time.
Katie is an animal lover with five years of experience in the pet industry. She studied biology with a focus on conservation and animal behavior in college. She lives at home with six beloved dogs, a cat, and a bird. For fun, she loves hiking with her border collie, Lexie, birdwatching, and shopping.
Katie is a Colorado-based writer, educator, and animal lover who firmly believes life is better with a pet by your side. She currently shares her home with various creatures. In her free time, Katie loves to explore the mountains with her family and their Rough Collie, Story.
Kelley is a life-long animal lover who has experience caring for goats, alpacas, chickens, and dogs on a 3-acre hobby farm. Since moving to the Dallas suburbs, she enjoys exploring the neighborhood with Finn and Cody, her chocolate Labradoodle and spunky Boston Terrier Pug.
A lifelong animal lover, Kelly grew up with various pets; dogs, cats, rabbits, snakes, and breaded dragons. Her fascination with animals was indulged by her parents and friends. She went on to work in a zoo and an exotic pet store. These days she keeps it simple with her two dogs, Stanley and Stella, and her one cat, Simone.
Kim currently works with birds of prey, dogs, cats, and some horses in Scotland. Her other big love is gulls, ravens, and chickens – which started during her time as a bird rescue volunteer in New Zealand. You'll often find her stalking animals with a camera, or walking dogs, including Ivory, her Golden Retriever.
Kim MayesProfessional dog trainer and certified dog photographer
Kim is a Knowledge Assessed Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Trick & Stunt Dog Judge, an Animal Actors Evaluator, an AKC Canine Good Citizen, and a published author in dog training/behavior with over 20 years of experience. She owns Rockin' Dawgs Photography and is certified as a Dog Photography Master, one of only a handful of photographers to earn this achievement in the United States. She shares her life with 3 Siberian Huskies and 1 Chinese Crested Dog, who are her daily inspirations in all that she does.
Kristen is a content writer, dog lover, and a mom to 3 teenagers and a feisty Schnoodle named Sam. Sam loves barking, running, and spending time with his family. However, he isn't a fan of FedEx and UPS trucks! Kristen likes spending time with her family, rooting for kids in all their activities, reading, and listening to true crime podcasts.
A lover of all animals, Lauren’s background is in the veterinary world, but she is now a content writer on travel, wildlife, and all things pets! She’s based in Florida, but when not writing, she’s usually plotting out a new road trip route with her partner-in-crime. Pickles is a mixed-breed rescue dog that loves hiking, road trips, and Starbucks just as much as her mom does!
Lilianna Parker Certified dog trainer
Lilianna is an animal lover and certified dog trainer through the Animal Behavior College. With over three years of experience training dogs and writing about animals, Lilianna is as passionate as she is knowledgeable. When not hard at work, she spends time hiking and going on adventures with her Shiba Inu Cleo.
Lisa is a wildlife enthusiast who enjoys hiking and gardening and has four years of experience volunteering at pet shelters. She is the proud mom of two dogs, a Pitbull named Ragnar, a Boerboel named Blueberry, and four feisty chickens, or as she calls them, the "queens of the yard," Goldie, Gray, Peaches, and Brownie.
Liza CahnVeterinarian
Liza is a veterinarian who graduated from MSU CVM in 2013 and spent five years working in small animal practice. She loved working with dogs and cats and educating owners on all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially animal behavior, and dermatology. She has since transitioned to remote work to spend more time at home with her husband, two young kids, and two cats. She is thrilled to be able to combine her passions for veterinary medicine and writing. Liza is located in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys traveling, spending time at the beach, and family movie nights
Lorelei is a pet lover and currently owns three pets. She has two cats named Doodle and Mouse and a new kitten named Stewie. She’s had various pets, such as dogs, birds, fish, hamsters, hermit crabs, and more. For fun, she spends time playing with her cats, playing video games, and traveling.
Mary is an animal scientist based in Kenya with an extensive experience in pet food. She writes pet articles to share tips she has gained from her 10+ years of animal care. Her love for animals stems from childhood, growing up on her farm when she first rescued a Blue Jay. Since then, she has rescued and rehabilitated several birds. Life is not complete without animals!
Matt grew up with 2 pet beagles. Both lived to be 16 years old and were simply outstanding. His favorite pets are dogs. Matt is an avid runner and enjoys the outdoors
Meagan is a gifted teacher and writer with 16 years of experience in the classroom. As an avid animal lover, she has two rescue dogs named Hogan and Reese, that have been members of her household for 15 years. Hogan is a Maltese and Poodle mix, and Reese is a hound mix. Meagan is also a mom to two boys and married to a stream and fish ecologist. When Meagan isn’t writing or teaching, she spends time outside hiking or on a road trip to the mountains.
Michael C.Bachelor's degree in Fisheries and Wildlife
Michael holds a BS degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University. He formerly worked at a pet store as an animal care associate and is the former president of the MSU Herpetological Society. Michael currently owns three snakes (a corn snake, a Kenyan sand boa, and a checkered garter snake) and two geckos (a leopard gecko and a crested gecko). He also runs an art project on Instagram and Twitter called PixelsOfThePast. Interests include Zoo & Aquarium Science and Paleontology. Michael enjoys drawing, gaming, and having fun in his free time.
Geetali is the loving owner of two cats (Crusty and Buttercup,) seven species of fish, and a Golden retriever (Sunny). Having grown up with golden retrievers, Geetali has a great deal of experience with dogs but labels herself a lover of all pets. Having received a Master’s degree in English, Geetali has combined her love for pets and her passion for writing to create her own freelance writing business specializing in the pet niche.
Mohsin IqbalVeterinarian
Mohsin Iqbal is a writer by passion and a Veterinarian by profession. He has 5 years of experience as a Pet Practitioner. He has always been an animal lover, and he decided to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine to help animals in need. Mohsin is the proud owner of Jacky the German shepherd and two cats, Casper and Bella. He is also the Vice President of an Animal Rescue Organization.
Nancy is a dog lover with a special place in her heart for Labradors. She has been surrounded by dogs her whole life and now has two of her own - a chocolate named Betty Belle and a black Lab named Darcy Bear. Nancy’s love for dogs began at a young age, and she has always been drawn to this breed’s friendly and affectionate nature. When she's not snuggling with her pups, Nancy can be found hiking or camping with her dogs. They are always ready to go outside!
Natasha is a mother, a wife, a writer, and a serial cat owner. Though she is currently in mourning, her heart not ready for another feline family member just yet, she has always lived life with four paws beside her. She loves – you guessed it – cats, as well as creatures of the fluffy, scaly, and finned variety. Natasha longs to meet Sir David Attenborough one day and is passionate about responsible pet ownership
Olivia is an animal lover with over 6 years of experience working with therapy dogs and horses. She has one Boston Terrier named Theo, who is a certified therapy dog. In her free time, Olivia loves to walk the trails with Theo or cook up a new healthy recipe for her loved ones.
Samantha DevinePracticing veterinarian
Dr. Samantha Devine is a practicing veterinarian who attended Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. While she spends her days in general practice, she has experience in aquariums, zoo settings, and preventive care. She has a pair of rambunctious pups, Morgan and Penny, and her family also has several horses.
Sara is a professional librarian and loves to learn. She loves all animals, especially dogs. Her family dog is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Babbitt. Sara enjoys traveling, listening to music, and petting any dog she walks by.
Sara is an animal enthusiast and a passionate writer since childhood. She has one cat, Birdy, a tiger tabby she rescued from a shelter. Born a New Yorker and now living in Colorado, she loves being outdoors and feels at home with Mother Nature. When not writing, she enjoys reading, adventuring, and playing the piano. She also loves to draw.
Sara is a mother of two and a high school English teacher who rediscovered her love of writing during the pandemic. She has 5 rescue cats: Neville and Luna, who are white cats with black and grey spots, and Ginny, Blue, and Fairy, who are calicos. Besides taking care of humans and fur babies, Sara enjoys gardening, crafting, and spending time in nature.
Sari is an animal lover with more than a decade of experience in writing about animal breeding, pet care, raising farm animals, and just about anything else to do with pets. She has three cats, Pink Floyd (more like a dog trapped in a cat's body), Buzz Buzz, and Hoggle, and she feeds the feral cats that hang out around her home. In her spare time, she loves photography, reading, painting, playing the guitar, swimming, and going to yard sales/thrift stores.
Shannon has grown up with dogs and recently entered the world of dog ownership by adopting a Terrier cross, Eddie. She has been a freelance writer for five years, finally turning her hobby into a career. As well as Eddie, she also has three children who keep her busy. One day, she aspires to own a menagerie of animals, including a Highland cow and some chickens.
Staci is a mother of 3 crazy kids, 1 racing husband, 3 cats, and a dog! She loves to cook, bake, read, craft, and enjoy life. So here’s to life and the joy you make of it!
Stefanie is a freelance writer and blog owner in Houston, TX. She's a proud cat parent to Indy, a talkative, pleasantly plump lapcat she rescued from the pet shelter. She named her Indy because she gained her "independence" from the shelter on the Fourth of July. Stefanie’s years of writing experience allow her to answer readers' questions with well-researched and fact-checked information.
Stephen is an avid dog lover with over 5 years of experience training dogs. He is a dog dad of two: Kobe, a Lab mix, and Noah, a Border Collie mix. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking with his wife and dogs, working out, and shredding the slopes! His spirit animal is an avalanche dog.
Tabinda is a writer and life enthusiast who can write a book about her irrational love for pets. She spends most of her time reading and talking about pets. She believes we all have a shared responsibility to make this world a better place for all living creatures, including animals.
Tamara is an animal lover from South Africa with years of experience researching and writing about reptiles of all sizes. She has three dogs, Lulu, Ciri, and Rafiki, all from a rescue organization. In her spare time, Tamara likes to go on trail walks and often has her nose buried in a book.
Thalia has been a freelance writer for over a decade and a dog (and animal) lover for over 30 years. She grew up on a farm where, at one stage, she had 15 dogs. She currently has one dog, Avery - an adorable pavement special with an extra toe on each foot, and two rescue cats - Boris and Mango. In her spare time, Thalia enjoys running, cycling, swimming, and reading
Tom is a dog lover and a proud owner of a German Shepherd called Bella. He has experience working with dog trainers, as well as Search and Rescue dogs. He also has over two years of experience researching and writing about many different breeds. Tom's free time is spent reading books, running, or playing football.
Treba loves animals of all kinds, particularly dogs and cats. She has four years of experience writing about pets, but she has a lifetime of ownership and training experience. Treba lives with her family, including one very spoiled rescue cat, Pepper.
Whitney Drake Certified dog trainer
Whitney has worked in the animal welfare industry for over ten years, starting in grooming, venturing to the veterinary field, and currently for her local humane society since 2015. She is also a certified dog trainer with eight dogs and two cats (Bumble and Gator). She loves working breeds but has a variety of dogs at home that include a Rottweiler (Ellie), Dogue de Bordeaux (Butters), Cane Corso (Bagheera), English Mastiff (Mila), Saint Bernard (Ozzy), Shar Pei Mix (Rufus), and two Pomeranians (Indiana Jones and Meekoe).
Wilson is a highly focused and detailed individual. He is a dog enthusiast and loves to learn about different dog breeds. He has spent the last four years researching and writing dog-related articles, reviews, and guides. He has an American Eskimo, Finn.