J. Swanson

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

American's Dog Helps Comfort Ukrainian Girl As War Closes In

American's Dog Helps Comfort Ukrainian Girl As ...

"He's serving a greater purpose than I could have ever imagined," Scooter's former owner said.

American's Dog Helps Comfort Ukrainian Girl As ...

"He's serving a greater purpose than I could have ever imagined," Scooter's former owner said.

Worried About Ukraine? Here's How You Can Help People & Pets Fleeing Putin’s War

Worried About Ukraine? Here's How You Can Help ...

Greater Good Charities teamed up with World Central Kitchen and IFAW to help Ukrainian people and animals affected by Russian aggression. Here's how you can help!

Worried About Ukraine? Here's How You Can Help ...

Greater Good Charities teamed up with World Central Kitchen and IFAW to help Ukrainian people and animals affected by Russian aggression. Here's how you can help!

7 Ways To Celebrate World Wildlife Day On March 3

7 Ways To Celebrate World Wildlife Day On March 3

World Wildlife Day was founded to celebrate Earth's amazing animals--and help save them from extinction. Here's how you can help!

7 Ways To Celebrate World Wildlife Day On March 3

World Wildlife Day was founded to celebrate Earth's amazing animals--and help save them from extinction. Here's how you can help!

Man Breaks Up With Girlfriend After She Dumps His Cat Outside

Man Breaks Up With Girlfriend After She Dumps H...

"My friends think I’m being too harsh, but my cat could have died because of her.”

Man Breaks Up With Girlfriend After She Dumps H...

"My friends think I’m being too harsh, but my cat could have died because of her.”

Agency Warns Of "Skyrocketing" Number Of Online Pet Scams Targeting Holiday Shoppers

Agency Warns Of "Skyrocketing" Number Of Online...

Just one more reason to adopt, not shop!

Agency Warns Of "Skyrocketing" Number Of Online...

Just one more reason to adopt, not shop!

After Being Told Her Senior Dog Couldn't Fly, Cruel Owner Abandons Him At The Airport

After Being Told Her Senior Dog Couldn't Fly, C...

After being told the 14-year-old dog needed travel documents, Bama's owner simply ditched her dog at the airport and boarded the flight by herself.

After Being Told Her Senior Dog Couldn't Fly, C...

After being told the 14-year-old dog needed travel documents, Bama's owner simply ditched her dog at the airport and boarded the flight by herself.