Jen Reeder
@jenreeder.bsky.social
Freelance journalist who specializes in pets. Book nerd. Kidney donor. Hiker. Nature lover. ASJA member. Former president of the Dog Writers Association of America. www.JenReeder.com
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, so I'm grateful for the chance to interview Laura Coffey, author of "My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts," about the joy and benefits of adopting senior dogs: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #dogs #pets #seniordogs #adoption #AdoptASeniorPetMonth
Special Senior Dogs Highlight The Joy Of Adopting Older Pets
In time for November’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month, Laura T. Coffey, author of “My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts,” adopted another “perfect” senior dog.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, so I'm grateful for the chance to interview Laura Coffey, author of "My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts," about the joy and benefits of adopting senior dogs: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #dogs #pets #seniordogs #adoption #AdoptASeniorPetMonth
I loved the chance to profile Louie, a cat who was missing for 11 days but reunited with his family through Love Lost, a free online tool from the nonprofit Petco Love that uses facial-recognition technology to reunite pets and people! www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #cats #dogs #pets
Cat Lost For 11 Days Reunites With Family Through Groundbreaking Tech
The free online tool Love Lost from the nonprofit Petco Love reunited Louie with his frantic owners and fellow feline, Sundance.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I loved the chance to profile Louie, a cat who was missing for 11 days but reunited with his family through Love Lost, a free online tool from the nonprofit Petco Love that uses facial-recognition technology to reunite pets and people! www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #cats #dogs #pets
What fun to be interviewed by the Toronto Star's Mark Colley for his piece about this ongoing debate. He did a fabulous job covering a touchy subject! #dogs #DogPoopCleanup www.thestar.com/life/can-you...
Can you throw dog doo-doo in someone else’s garbage bin? The debate over the ‘politics of poop’
City bylaws. Vigilante justice. It’s an age-old debate that gets neighbours up in arms. “The politics of poop,” one dog owner said, “are intense.”
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November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
What fun to be interviewed by the Toronto Star's Mark Colley for his piece about this ongoing debate. He did a fabulous job covering a touchy subject! #dogs #DogPoopCleanup www.thestar.com/life/can-you...
I enjoyed profiling the volunteer work of Aurora González, who calms shelter cats at the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in NYC with reiki! #cats #reiki #reikihealing #catsky
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Volunteer Calms Shelter Cats With Innovative Approach: Reiki
Aurora González practices reiki on cats to help them relax at Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in New York City.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I enjoyed profiling the volunteer work of Aurora González, who calms shelter cats at the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in NYC with reiki! #cats #reiki #reikihealing #catsky
www.forbes.com/sites/jenree...
www.forbes.com/sites/jenree...
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I had fun talking with the incomparable David Frei about a new AKC dog breed that will debut at the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving! You can watch the debut on NBC from noon-2 p.m. in all time zones: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #dogs #NationalDogShow #Thanksgiving
New Dog Breed To Debut At National Dog Show On Thanksgiving Day
The American Kennel Club now officially recognizes the Danish-Swedish farmdog, a new dog breed that will compete in the working group in the National Dog Show.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I had fun talking with the incomparable David Frei about a new AKC dog breed that will debut at the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving! You can watch the debut on NBC from noon-2 p.m. in all time zones: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #dogs #NationalDogShow #Thanksgiving
I had such an amazing experience at the Society for Features Journalism conference in Phoenix! Thank you so much to SFJ President Laura Coffey and the entire SFJ board for offering such a fantastic conference – and for making membership in SFJ free! www.featuresjournalism.org/membership. #SFJ2025
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I had such an amazing experience at the Society for Features Journalism conference in Phoenix! Thank you so much to SFJ President Laura Coffey and the entire SFJ board for offering such a fantastic conference – and for making membership in SFJ free! www.featuresjournalism.org/membership. #SFJ2025
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Autumn is passing, and with it, the last colorful leaves are slowly falling from the trees. We spend less and less time in the yard, which is stained with yellow leaves. But let's admire the colors of autumn while we still can.🍂🐈⬛
#cats #catsofbluesky
#cats #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Autumn is passing, and with it, the last colorful leaves are slowly falling from the trees. We spend less and less time in the yard, which is stained with yellow leaves. But let's admire the colors of autumn while we still can.🍂🐈⬛
#cats #catsofbluesky
#cats #catsofbluesky
With winter on the horizon, it can be fun to dream about six terrific winter destinations to visit with dogs, like the ones I covered for Tripadvisor: www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lK4... #dogs #travel #winter
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November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
With winter on the horizon, it can be fun to dream about six terrific winter destinations to visit with dogs, like the ones I covered for Tripadvisor: www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lK4... #dogs #travel #winter
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RIP Donna Jean. First saw her with the Dead in 1978. Unforgettable.
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Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux Dead at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux, who spent the Seventies singing with the Grateful Dead and provided vocals on an Elvis Presley hit, has died at the age of 78.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
RIP Donna Jean. First saw her with the Dead in 1978. Unforgettable.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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A-list actor/director Jesse Eisenberg is donating a kidney to a stranger to start a donor chain next month! Here's hoping his generosity raises awareness of the need for living kidney donors - and how rewarding it is to share your spare! #KidneyDonor www.today.com/health/news/...
EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Eisenberg Reveals He Is Donating a Kidney to a Stranger: 'A No-Brainer'
The "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" star shared the news of his upcoming altruistic kidney donation on TODAY.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A-list actor/director Jesse Eisenberg is donating a kidney to a stranger to start a donor chain next month! Here's hoping his generosity raises awareness of the need for living kidney donors - and how rewarding it is to share your spare! #KidneyDonor www.today.com/health/news/...
Fun to try out an anti-bite protection vest with my little dog after a circling hawk scared me: www.petful.com/spotlight/pe... #dogs #pets
Dog Armour PRO: Our Spotlight on the Anti-Bite Protection Vest - Petful
Dog Armour PRO offers bite-resistant vests to protect dogs from wildlife, aggressive pets, and outdoor threats.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Fun to try out an anti-bite protection vest with my little dog after a circling hawk scared me: www.petful.com/spotlight/pe... #dogs #pets
I'm grateful to Dr. Michael Bailey, president of the AMVA, for sharing Halloween pet safety tips for dogs and cats: #Halloween #dogs #cats #pets www.forbes.com/sites/jenree...
Halloween Is Dangerous For Pets. Here’s How To Keep Them Safe
From eating toxic candy or glowsticks to dashing through doors opening for trick-or-treaters or party goers, Halloween poses problems for furry family members.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I'm grateful to Dr. Michael Bailey, president of the AMVA, for sharing Halloween pet safety tips for dogs and cats: #Halloween #dogs #cats #pets www.forbes.com/sites/jenree...
What a wonderful weekend in Indianapolis to meet up with fellow cat writers at the CWA Awards Banquet! Thank you to the @catwriters.bsky.social event organizers and to the judges who awarded me two Muse Medallions. Congratulations to all of the winners! #cats #Indianapolis #writers
October 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
What a wonderful weekend in Indianapolis to meet up with fellow cat writers at the CWA Awards Banquet! Thank you to the @catwriters.bsky.social event organizers and to the judges who awarded me two Muse Medallions. Congratulations to all of the winners! #cats #Indianapolis #writers
I'm inspired by the work of Keely Gaffney, who is channeling her grief over the sudden death of her puppy Dunkin into projects to bring joy to shelter dogs and to help people in similar situations pay for their veterinary bills: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #puppy #goldenretriever #Dunkin #dogs
Puppy’s Life Leaves Lasting Impact On Internet Fans And Shelter Dogs
Beloved internet pup Dunkin died earlier this year, but content creator Keely Gaffney is determined to do good in his name.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I'm inspired by the work of Keely Gaffney, who is channeling her grief over the sudden death of her puppy Dunkin into projects to bring joy to shelter dogs and to help people in similar situations pay for their veterinary bills: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #puppy #goldenretriever #Dunkin #dogs
I'm encouraged by the trend of domestic violence shelters allowing pets, which helps the entire family escape to safety:
www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #pets #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #pets #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
Pets Are Increasingly Welcome At Domestic Violence Shelters
The nonprofit Greater Good Charities offers free help renovating domestic violence shelters to accommodate pets to help the entire family escape to safety together.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I'm encouraged by the trend of domestic violence shelters allowing pets, which helps the entire family escape to safety:
www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #pets #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #pets #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
I loved interviewing two volunteer puppy raisers for the guide dog school The Seeing Eye about the perks of working with puppies (plus - cute pics!): www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #puppies #dogs #guidedog #volunteering
These Inspiring Women Each Raised 21 Puppies To Become Guide Dogs
In August, Debbie Scheblein and Bonnie Moore joined The Seeing Eye 21 Club for raising at least 21 puppies for the nonprofit guide dog school.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I loved interviewing two volunteer puppy raisers for the guide dog school The Seeing Eye about the perks of working with puppies (plus - cute pics!): www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #puppies #dogs #guidedog #volunteering
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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The American Society of Journalists and Authors' 2025 Membership Drive Kicks Off With Lower Dues, Free E-Book, and More!
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#Freelancewriters #contentwriters
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October 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The American Society of Journalists and Authors' 2025 Membership Drive Kicks Off With Lower Dues, Free E-Book, and More!
To learn more click here:
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#Freelancewriters #contentwriters
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People of all ages should make a backup plan for their pets in case they die - and the nonprofit 2nd Chance 4 Pets offers free help: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #dogs #cats #birds #pets
What Will Happen To Your Pets If You Die? This Nonprofit Offers Help
2nd Chance 4 Pets urges people of all ages to make a contingency plan for pets and offers a free online will.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
People of all ages should make a backup plan for their pets in case they die - and the nonprofit 2nd Chance 4 Pets offers free help: www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #dogs #cats #birds #pets
And the 2025 Fat Bear Week Champion is...Chunk! It's been fun covering a different species and the festivities that surround fat bears - and the awareness they bring to the importance of protecting nature! www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2025 #Chunk
2025 Fat Bear Week Champion Pulls Off Remarkable Comeback
New champ Chunk beat out a tough lineup of contenders, spoiling a potential three-peat by his longtime rival, Grazer.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
And the 2025 Fat Bear Week Champion is...Chunk! It's been fun covering a different species and the festivities that surround fat bears - and the awareness they bring to the importance of protecting nature! www.forbes.com/sites/jenree... #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2025 #Chunk
Happy Fall! If you like to travel (or dream of traveling) with your dog, here are six spots around the world that shine: www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lRW... #dogs #TravelTuesday #autumn
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September 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Happy Fall! If you like to travel (or dream of traveling) with your dog, here are six spots around the world that shine: www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lRW... #dogs #TravelTuesday #autumn
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Team Rock 1 Kidney had a blast at the Southern California Kidney Walk yesterday! Our captain, a high school student, helped our team raise over $4,500 for the National Kidney Foundation! Woohoo! #KidneyWalk #KidneyWalk2025 @nkf-professionals.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Team Rock 1 Kidney had a blast at the Southern California Kidney Walk yesterday! Our captain, a high school student, helped our team raise over $4,500 for the National Kidney Foundation! Woohoo! #KidneyWalk #KidneyWalk2025 @nkf-professionals.bsky.social
For decades, if you found a missing pet, the first stop was the local animal shelter. But that advice is changing per the animal welfare community, such as checking for a microchip at an animal hospital & trying to reunite the pet with her family yourself: bestfriends.org/stories/best... #dogs #pets
A better way to reunite lost pets with their people
Communities are stepping up to get pets back home quickly, easing stress for pets, families, and crowded shelters
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September 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
For decades, if you found a missing pet, the first stop was the local animal shelter. But that advice is changing per the animal welfare community, such as checking for a microchip at an animal hospital & trying to reunite the pet with her family yourself: bestfriends.org/stories/best... #dogs #pets