J. Swanson

J. Swanson is a writer, traveler, and animal-enthusiast based in Seattle, an appropriately pet-crazed city where dog or cat ownership even outweighs the number of kids. When the weather permits, she likes to get outside and explore the rest of the Pacific Northwest, always with a coffee in hand.
Articles by J. Swanson

Heartless Act: Woman Abandons Senior Dog at Park, Faces Prosecution
The woman had owned Henry, a 13-year-old Golden Lab, since he was a puppy. That didn't stop her from abandoning the senior dog when he needed her most.
Heartless Act: Woman Abandons Senior Dog at Park, Faces Prosecution
The woman had owned Henry, a 13-year-old Golden Lab, since he was a puppy. That didn't stop her from abandoning the senior dog when he needed her most.

After Brutal Attack, Buddy The Cat Gets Adopted By Vet Who Saved Him
"He is loved, and he is home.”
After Brutal Attack, Buddy The Cat Gets Adopted By Vet Who Saved Him
"He is loved, and he is home.”

Miracle Puppy Defies The Odds After Being Shot In Neck With Arrow
"For someone to willfully shoot this poor pup with an arrow is disgusting."
Miracle Puppy Defies The Odds After Being Shot In Neck With Arrow
"For someone to willfully shoot this poor pup with an arrow is disgusting."

Over 300 Shelter Dogs Starved To Death In Their Cages While Russian Soldiers Occupied City
“They died a terrible death without food and water, locked in their cells.”
Over 300 Shelter Dogs Starved To Death In Their Cages While Russian Soldiers Occupied City
“They died a terrible death without food and water, locked in their cells.”

80-Year-Old Woman Waits Outside Shelter All Night To Adopt Perfect Rescue Dog
After falling in love with a rescue dog, an elderly woman camped outside the shelter to make sure she'd be first in line to adopt her.
80-Year-Old Woman Waits Outside Shelter All Night To Adopt Perfect Rescue Dog
After falling in love with a rescue dog, an elderly woman camped outside the shelter to make sure she'd be first in line to adopt her.

Three Iditarod Mushers Punished For Sheltering Dogs Inside During A Massive Blizzard
“Cruelty is baked into this deadly race, and it’s time for it to stop.”
Three Iditarod Mushers Punished For Sheltering Dogs Inside During A Massive Blizzard
“Cruelty is baked into this deadly race, and it’s time for it to stop.”