Jen Reeder

Jen Reeder

Contributor|Science

Jen Reeder is a Denver-based journalist who covers pets. She’s written over 1,000 articles about dogs, cats and the occasional horse for national publications, including Reader’s Digest, BBC News, Woman’s World, Modern Cat, PBS’s Next Avenue, Tufts University’s Your Dog, The

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269 viewsApr 16, 2025

Tariffs Create Concern About Pets Being Surrendered To Animal Shelters

Price spikes from tariffs could force some families to surrender their dogs and cats to shelters as the cost of pet care continues to rise.

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421 viewsApr 14, 2025

Blind Army Veteran Lives Adventurous Life With Her Guide Dog

Blind Army veteran Shawn Cheshire and her guide dog, Nick, seek outdoor adventures, like cycling across America on a single bike as shown in the documentary "Blind AF."

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262 viewsMar 26, 2025

Shelter Reunites Families With Pets Displaced By LA Wildfires

Pasadena Humane took in over 1,500 cats, dogs and other pets displaced by the Eaton Fire that torched Altadena and Pasadena. The team loves reuniting pets and families.

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1,733 viewsMar 24, 2025

Cats Are Getting Bird Flu. Here’s How To Protect Them

Cats seem to be more seriously affected by H5N1 bird flu than many other pets, so cat owners should take steps to protect them.

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247 viewsMar 21, 2025

Sunday Is National Puppy Day — Time To Throw A Pooch Party

March 23 is the perfect reminder to start socializing puppies so they can learn to embrace new experiences and live life without fear.

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11,336 viewsMar 20, 2025

Deaf Shelter Dog Gets Adopted Thanks To Viral Photo

A seemingly pitiful pit bull is now living her best life with a loving forever family thanks to a special photograph.